July 2011

9 Tips for When a Saver and Spender Marry

One of the most challenging situations (and one that ironically seems to happen with nearly every couple I meet) is when a “spender” marries a “saver.” Here are 9 tips for dealing with this kind of situation.

5 Ways to Never Fight About Money

What’s the secret of our relative success? By chance or by design, we’ve made the following 5 strategies a priority in our joint financial system.

How Do You Feel About a 40-Hour Week?

An interesting article at the Wall Street Journal confirms what we’ve known to be the case all along—40 hours for professional employees is perceived in many industries to be a part-time week.

The Financial Benefits of Disconnecting

How taking a digital sabbatical can help you deal with some of the aspects of financial management, like thinking of the long-term, or avoiding the desire to spend on impulse.

How to Be Ready for Medical Emergencies

When health problems knock at the door, how will you respond? Here are a few pointers for getting ready based on our recent experience.

The Premium of Living Remotely

I was driving through the mountains of Northern Georgia on our most recent July 4th vacation and realized how many things I take for granted.

Are You Declaring Independence?

July 4th is about so much more than grilling and fireworks, but like most other holidays, the meaning tends to get lost in all the hype, glory, celebration, and desire to get away from it all.