08 Couples Challenges 2

I’m Miriam Neff and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan with Wise Women Managing Money.

M It’s common in marriage for one partner to be a more vocal decision maker.  This is true whether that person has greater expertise or not.  This creates conflict. 

V We encourage both being informed on all money matters in a family, budget for sure.  Both can be informed on selecting the next car.  Both can research appliance replacements.  Both should be involved in selecting life insurance and how money is saved for the future including retirement.  Those bumpy discussions result in better decisions.  Two minds in action. 

M You can enjoy expanding what you know. I’ve come to enjoy overseeing investments. Ecclesiastes 4:12, two minds are better than one.