Sheryl Garrett
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Sheryl Garrett
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Many young couples are so busy being romantic that they forget to talk about anything practical like personal finance. Money isn't a romantic subject, but marriage should be seen as entering into a financial as well as a romantic partnership.
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I like to use cash, and I recommend it to others. I'm a big fan of envelopes and putting aside cash for specific items. If the 'dining out' envelope has only $12 left near the end of the month, you know it's time to stay home and open a can of soup.
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The concept of longevity could very likely be the most dangerous subject that financial planners and individuals project,
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Bailing your kids out of a self-inflicted financial mistake is going backward. A credit card can teach a kid when to stop spending. The lesson will be lost if parents keep bailing the student out.
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A good family-law attorney or a good certified divorce financial analyst or certified financial planner is going to help you measure the value of the asset you think you want to keep.
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With time on our side a couple of months in advance of the holidays we have the opportunity to step back and ask, 'What's a reasonable amount of money I can spend on holiday festivities, gifts and donations?'
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What you can't see, you won't spend foolishly.