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Couples Money: What Every Couple Should Know about Money and Relationships
Review: One of the best money management books for couples!
Money is a leading cause of divorce, and many couples think they are alone with their financial struggles, or have given up. Marlow and Chris have the stories to prove they are NOT alone! Couples Money discusses the financial dynamic of a partnership from the perspective of a married couple in the financial services industry. After seeing the financial reality of thousands of couples of all walks of life, they felt they must share their insights to what they believe is the cure for "financial cancer."
Marlow and Chris also share their personal story of financial transformation and how they got on the "same page." Couples Money shares life changing insight with easy to follow action steps any couple can follow. This is a must read for any couple looking to improve their financial situation and the quality of their relationship.
Preview one of the best money management books for couples by clicking on the cover of "Couples Money"
Money is a leading cause of divorce, and many couples think they are alone with their financial struggles, or have given up. Marlow and Chris have the stories to prove they are NOT alone! Couples Money discusses the financial dynamic of a partnership from the perspective of a married couple in the financial services industry. After seeing the financial reality of thousands of couples of all walks of life, they felt they must share their insights to what they believe is the cure for "financial cancer."
Marlow and Chris also share their personal story of financial transformation and how they got on the "same page." Couples Money shares life changing insight with easy to follow action steps any couple can follow. This is a must read for any couple looking to improve their financial situation and the quality of their relationship.
Preview one of the best money management books for couples by clicking on the cover of "Couples Money"
142 pages, Paperback
First published August 13, 2011
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October 19, 2013
As an author of the personal finance book for couples I was extremely interested in comparing Marlow and Chris’ thoughts and advices to my own.
I think the book is worth the price and there are a lot of views that I share.
LIKE
- Each chapter has his and her perspectives. Great idea!
- Used “Basket” methodology to explain different categories of family money.
- Well-grounded psychological analyses and concepts.
- Some exercises were quite useful like, “One place to start is by writing down the image of the person you want to become. Be very detailed and use other successful people as an example.” Honestly, I don’t find useful all the actions steps about different lists.
- “Worrying about what others think or how we look stops us from taking steps toward financial independence.” There’s a meaningful chapter on public status and how we make financially dull decisions just because we obsessed about what others think of us.
- Each chapter ends with several action steps to take.
- I find Chris’s testimony about his transformation very touchy. He said, “Only when I connected emotional reasons to saving money (Marlow’s happiness, our marriage working, time with my kids) was I able to shift and override my ego, my need for approval from others, my need to look good, and my need to be right.”
- Creative chapter on being entrepreneurial and creating additional sources of income.
- Great exercise on listing big financial goals and comparing priorities with your partner. That’s the one I should have used in my marriage.
- Marlow and Chris described the main characteristics of financially harmonious couple at the end of the book.
COULD BE IMPROVED
- I really missed more examples. There were a lot of lists etc., so I would like to see some real lists made for a real life situation.
- The Kindle formatting could have been more reader-friendly as I have encountered a few long paragraphs throughout the book.
- In some chapters, the writing style was dry and I felt drowned in psychology.
- I find it a weird action to call or text a partner about each penny found on the ground. It’s hard to believe that a busy person would do such an action during working hours. Yes, I agree it demonstrates right attitude, but it is not like a small win or something to celebrate. It’s just my opinion, no offence.
CONCLUSION
Professional authors and a good book for couples who want to live in financial harmony.
Leo Ostapiv, author of “Home Finances for Couples”
I think the book is worth the price and there are a lot of views that I share.
LIKE
- Each chapter has his and her perspectives. Great idea!
- Used “Basket” methodology to explain different categories of family money.
- Well-grounded psychological analyses and concepts.
- Some exercises were quite useful like, “One place to start is by writing down the image of the person you want to become. Be very detailed and use other successful people as an example.” Honestly, I don’t find useful all the actions steps about different lists.
- “Worrying about what others think or how we look stops us from taking steps toward financial independence.” There’s a meaningful chapter on public status and how we make financially dull decisions just because we obsessed about what others think of us.
- Each chapter ends with several action steps to take.
- I find Chris’s testimony about his transformation very touchy. He said, “Only when I connected emotional reasons to saving money (Marlow’s happiness, our marriage working, time with my kids) was I able to shift and override my ego, my need for approval from others, my need to look good, and my need to be right.”
- Creative chapter on being entrepreneurial and creating additional sources of income.
- Great exercise on listing big financial goals and comparing priorities with your partner. That’s the one I should have used in my marriage.
- Marlow and Chris described the main characteristics of financially harmonious couple at the end of the book.
COULD BE IMPROVED
- I really missed more examples. There were a lot of lists etc., so I would like to see some real lists made for a real life situation.
- The Kindle formatting could have been more reader-friendly as I have encountered a few long paragraphs throughout the book.
- In some chapters, the writing style was dry and I felt drowned in psychology.
- I find it a weird action to call or text a partner about each penny found on the ground. It’s hard to believe that a busy person would do such an action during working hours. Yes, I agree it demonstrates right attitude, but it is not like a small win or something to celebrate. It’s just my opinion, no offence.
CONCLUSION
Professional authors and a good book for couples who want to live in financial harmony.
Leo Ostapiv, author of “Home Finances for Couples”
August 24, 2015
I gave two stars because it can inspire people to start thinking about money as a couple. If you are searching for a book with information, starting points, and usable material then this is not the book for you. This is a book for a person who wants to read a compacted financial life memoir consisting of snippets that are a bit like listening to grandad with Alzheimer's remember his war stories. You won't learn anything, it won't guide you, but it will perhaps inspire you to read some real money books like Rich Dad Poor Dad or The Richest Man in Babylon.
Unfortunately it was mostly filler, had little content, the data and figures were wrong for even simple math ($3 a day is $100 a month...). Figures were unrealistic for estimations of percentages (8% interest rates?). It was a lot of 'I know a friend who...' It goes on tangents and there's so many distractions you can read a paragraph three times before you get it.
I don't think this book provides decent grounds for a good start to couples finances. Their theories were contrary to solid financial ground (people can't pay their credit card debt because they don't save / you should save before you pay off your debt). Even the financial independence term wasn't used well.
I tried to read this from a beginners perspective. I took away one good idea but knowing what I know about money, it concerns me that this isn't a good start for financially uneducated and could even derail those in need of more 'how to' steps.
On a positive note - it did talk about relationships and how it relates to money, but not as well as it could have. It had a his and her perspective although the only distinguishing between the two was that it had the title 'his' and 'hers' but the writing style was identical like it was written by the one person.
A book that has potential if future editions are written right.
Received as part of firstreads giveaway
Unfortunately it was mostly filler, had little content, the data and figures were wrong for even simple math ($3 a day is $100 a month...). Figures were unrealistic for estimations of percentages (8% interest rates?). It was a lot of 'I know a friend who...' It goes on tangents and there's so many distractions you can read a paragraph three times before you get it.
I don't think this book provides decent grounds for a good start to couples finances. Their theories were contrary to solid financial ground (people can't pay their credit card debt because they don't save / you should save before you pay off your debt). Even the financial independence term wasn't used well.
I tried to read this from a beginners perspective. I took away one good idea but knowing what I know about money, it concerns me that this isn't a good start for financially uneducated and could even derail those in need of more 'how to' steps.
On a positive note - it did talk about relationships and how it relates to money, but not as well as it could have. It had a his and her perspective although the only distinguishing between the two was that it had the title 'his' and 'hers' but the writing style was identical like it was written by the one person.
A book that has potential if future editions are written right.
Received as part of firstreads giveaway
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2015
Most couples fight or at least have disagreements about money. Great advice and time to talk about finances before getting married could save a lot of marriages. The couple who wrote this book know first hand what it's like to have money differences. So they've shared from their vast experiences as a couple, but also as financial advisers. The story of their life is told from both of their points of view and is interspersed with helpful tips and ways to apply the information.
Each chapter begins with the couple discussing a pitfall or problem they had or one that is common. The chapter ends with questions that couples can use as a jumping off point for further discussion. The chapters are short and manageable. The information, while basic, is something that all couples should know upon entering into marriage. I would recommend this book to any couple just starting out or to the ones who are still struggling with money and aren't on the same page with their spouse.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
Each chapter begins with the couple discussing a pitfall or problem they had or one that is common. The chapter ends with questions that couples can use as a jumping off point for further discussion. The chapters are short and manageable. The information, while basic, is something that all couples should know upon entering into marriage. I would recommend this book to any couple just starting out or to the ones who are still struggling with money and aren't on the same page with their spouse.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
August 23, 2015
New couples will love reading this book, and talking through their "money personalities". Better still, they might save themselves emotional and financial torment! A very useful book - short and to the point. This is a Goodreads prize that I will share around. Many thanks!
February 2, 2016
Quite the helpful book for couples! Without planning and communication around money this subject can cause unnecessary conflict. Marlow shares her personal stories along with fabulous tips and solid advice. A great read!
September 19, 2014
2.5. Got me thinking
February 4, 2015
Good stuff! Easy read - easy to understand. Both husband & wife give their prospective on family financial subjects.
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