A Total Money Makeover Saved My Marriage

November 10, 2009 by admin
Filed under: Finance, Marriage 

Is “budget” a four-letter-word in your house? Money management ~ or should I say, agreeing on how the family income should be spent ~ plays a significant role in a happy and healthy marriage. Really? Yes, and here’s why…

I was laid off from my job back in January and it took me 7 full months to find another job. We realized, during that time, that we could not live off of one income. We had too much house, too much car and TOO MUCH DEBT. Our marriage was hanging on by a thread and not even marriage counseling helped.

Enter Dave Ramsey and his book, Total Money Makeover. After I got a job, we began to put the principles into action. Now, we spend every penny on paper on purpose before the month begins. We agree on our budget and do our best to stick to it (we’re not perfect, but we try!). The simple act of working together toward the common goal of getting out of debt brought us back from the brink.

There are 7 “Baby Steps” to financial freedom. Follow our family as we walk (and somtimes stumble) through our plan to be debt free. You can keep up with us on the Finances page of our website.

Fantastic related guest blog post from @EnemyofDebt on@EngagedMarriage blog: Marriage And Money: How To Improve Communication And Minimize Money Fights

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2 Comments on A Total Money Makeover Saved My Marriage

  1. Brad on Tue, 10th Nov 2009 4:57 am

    2. 11/10/2009 4:57 PM Brad wrote:

    I like it! Who knew a TMMO would help fix marriages? LOL We sure didn’t.

    I am so glad you started your TMMO and that it helped you as much as it helped us.

    Congratulations and thanks for linking to my article on Engaged Marriage. I am glad you liked it!

  2. Dustin @Engaged Marriage on Tue, 10th Nov 2009 6:17 am

    3. 11/10/2009 6:17 PM Dustin Engaged Marriage wrote:

    Your story is great and really shows the power that a solid financial plan can have in our relationships (and turning them around). Thank you for sharing it and for linking to Engaged Marriage!

    Dustin

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