Tag: Relationships
Why Do Men Date Outside of Their League? From a Financial Perspective
Who you decide to marry is the most significant financial decision in your life. If you get it right, you’ll both retire early and live happily ever after. If you get it wrong, it’ll be quite the opposite. I am gearing this article to men between 25 and 30, instead of dreaming of the perfect…
The Great Family Reset: The Independent Person Experiment Failed
It was an experiment for the ages. The idea was to send a person out of the home at age 18 and see if they could make it in the world. They used words like “be independent,” “go build,” and “become a man” to entice us into the world alone and without resources. A few…
Strong Finances, Strong Marriage: 10 Steps to a Healthy, Wealthy Marriage
We always link marriage and finances together, whether for good or for bad. It is a lot easier to have a successful marriage when you have your finances in order than with messy finances. But how do you get to the point where you are entirely in control of your finances, and you can simply…
How I Beat My Mid-Life Crisis
I do not think that long-term dreams and goals are supposed to be reached by age 38. Or maybe it is just me. When I was younger, my biggest dream was to be a Marine. Once I entered the Marine Corps, my biggest goals were to become a Master Sergeant (E-8) in the Air Traffic…
Where love and money intersect
This could be the most dangerous intersection in the world. Many crashes have occurred on this intersection. How do you prevent yourself and your loved one from becoming victims of this terrible intersection? Well, let’s go over some of the steps you can take to get on the same page with each other. If you…
Just say “I Love You”
I was watching a movie on Netflix yesterday and the title of this article struck me. The pair of individuals in the movie has some differences. She wanted a little space and he didn’t understand why. The part that struck me was that they just stared at their phones for over two weeks, neither of…
Investing in your relationship
Even more important than investing your money is investing in your relationship. Let’s talk about marriage. My wife and I have been married for over 14 years, all of which I was in the military. Conversation. Relationships are hard but extremely rewarding. Taking the time to sit down and talk to your spouse about the…
