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Couples and Money: How to Have a Healthy Relationship

by Christina on February 7, 2013

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate:

source: QuinnDombrowski

One of the biggest sources of stress in a relationship is money. From how it’s spent to how much is saved, there are hundreds of decisions to be made. And when you have two people who are trying to make the decisions together, it’s even more challenging to find workable solutions.

I know this better than anyone. I am a saver. My husband comes from a long line of spenders. We’ve definitely had some interesting discussions in our 12 years of marriage, but as we get to know each other, we’ve started to forge a healthy relationship with our money. It wasn’t easy for us to reach common ground, but now that we have, it has strengthened our love for each other and our commitment to our family.

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Secure Online Shopping with V.me by Visa

by Mandi on December 20, 2012

I am a huge fan of shopping online. There’s nothing more frustrating that dragging my four girls from store to store — unbuckling them and then buckling them back in each time — in search of the perfect gift or something specific that we need. Thanks to the internet, I can avoid all of that frustration and just shop from home!

The only problem? Concerns about the security of credit cards and the danger of having your card number stolen and used. I’ve actually had that happen, and the hassle of getting charges removed and waiting for a new card are almost as bad as dragging the kids into a real store!

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Is Your Money Ready for an Emergency?

October 16, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: The past few weeks have been a lesson in just how important it is to have money ready for an emergency. We’ve had our share of car repairs, home repairs, and doctor bills. Just days before we left town to go to a work-related conference, we [...]

5 Smart Money Moves for Stay-at-Home Parents

September 19, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: I left my job to stay home with the kids when my twins were infants and my oldest was 2. I was so focused on all of the financial aspects of how to become a stay-at-home mom that I hardly gave any thought to what that [...]

5 Ways to Protect Your Financial Independence

July 4, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: I know that when I hear the phrase “Celebrate Independence Day,” I’m supposed to conjure up visions parades, fireworks, and our the forefathers declaring independence from Great Britain way back in 1776. But celebrating independence has come to mean much more to me now that we’re debt [...]

Making Maintenance a Priority in Your Budget

April 25, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: A car won’t run without oil. A body will get sick without a healthy diet and exercise. A roof will leak if old shingles aren’t replaced. It doesn’t matter what you own – you’ve got to take care of it if you want it to last. Unfortunately, [...]

{30} Ways to Make Money from Home

April 17, 2012

I am counting down the days to my 30th birthday, and I couldn’t be more excited! Truly! As I was brainstorming ways to celebrate here on the blog, I couldn’t help but think that 30 lists of {30} items would be just about perfect for my type-A, list-making self. Join me for the next month [...]

Money Managements Skills Can Grow Your Career

March 13, 2012

The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: About 10 years ago, my husband and I took a whole new approach to our finances. We were sick of living paycheck to paycheck. Our goal was to pay off all of our debt (except the mortgage) and to build our dream home in the country. It [...]

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