Negative Nellie is happy you’re Divorced

Remember you had a friend that was right there as your marriage was falling a part. Now that you are divorced, she seems happy and you are sad, depressed yet you have to pull yourself up and get on with life. Understand that “Negative Nellie” was always there speaking against your relationship and did not [...]

Part 2 Unresolved Money Issues

Wives, hold on to your seats because we are going to jump right in and deal with part 2. Your husband was to see that you are making an attempt to help out the household finances. He wants to know that he is not the only one that does not agree with what is happening. [...]

Marriage and Money Movie #12 – Disappearing Acts

I am glad this one did not completely get by me.  About two or three weeks ago, a colleague recommended I watch this movie after reading some of my previous reviews.  Of course some of my favs were in it Sanaa Lathan, Wesley Snipes, John Amos and CCH Pounder. Zora Banks, who is a young [...]

Marriage and Money Movie #11 – Waiting to Exhale

This is one of my favorites – the story of four women that have their individual stories that deal with professionalism, parenting, marriage, a divorced mother and single woman seeking a man. One of my primary  reasons for including this movie is because there are varying dynamics that warrants its inclusion. Each character: Savannah, Robin, [...]

Marriage and Money Movie #7 – The Story of Us

How I enjoyed watching this movie again. This one I actually own and had been sitting on the shelf. Happy to make it a part of my Marriage and Money Movies database. I am a huge fan of Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer. Without giving to much of it away, this is a couple that [...]

Marriage & Money Movie 1 – Fireproof

The first movie that I want to talk about is Fireproof. Understand this is my opinion as a money and marriage advocate and personal finances educator. Fireproof was a good movie overall. From the money and marriage aspect – clearly they were not on the same page regarding finances in the marriage. He had “his [...]

For Richer and For Poorer Wife wanting a Divorce

Wives remember taking your vows and it said, “For Richer or For Poorer” and you said “I Do” so why is it that when financial issues arise, you are seeking divorce. Let me put it to you like this – stop and take a look at what role you played in contributing to the financial [...]

Spouse’s Previous Financial Burden Cause Divorce

I have heard it a few times and it probably happens more times than we hear about. A spouse’s financial burden from his past can (and has) lead to a divorce with the current wife. Why does this happen? Several reasons this can happen which I will detail below. First and foremost, his money issues were [...]

Divorced Wife Checklist regarding Finances

One of the top reasons for divorce is because of money. Whether it is mismanaging money, overspending or a person’s values, money is something that every person has to deal with on a regular basis. So when a divorce happens because of money, it is extremely important to get finances in order before doing anything [...]