A successful relationship involves more than just romantic companionship; it involves teammates who tackle life's challenges together. Investment in certain skills can strengthen the bond between couples and paves the way for a fulfilling relationship. This four-part series explores four essential areas where couples can invest time and effort to foster a deeper connection and achieve shared goals. Managing Money Together Managing the Home Together Supporting Each Other's Career Ambition [coming soon]  Planning a Family for the Future [coming soon]  Managing the Home Together ..read more

Welcome to the Page Family weekly meal plan guide tailored for five-person families! We have quite a few dietary restrictions to consider beyond healthy eating, primarily a nut allergy and a pescatarian. The days with meat on the menu are when our pescatarian child will not be home in the evening. There are many busy families who lack the time to meal plan. I'll share our meal plans from time to time with links to the recipes to make life easier for you. I do my best to keep the recipes simple and prep time to a minimum. Monday Cilantro lim ..read more

Is the more effective money management approach to have lots of different banking buckets and strategic credit cards, or is the elegant simplicity of a checking account, savings account, and credit card more effective? ️ Our latest Modern Husbands #Podcast guest is Mikelann Valterra. She is a financial psychologist and author of  "Rise Above the Money Fog.” Mikelann shares key insights from her book, sharing with listeners how to break free from the shackles of financial anxiety. #money For more than two decades, master money coach Mikelann Valterra, MA, AFC®, has helped folks tr ..read more

A great husband is in the eye of the beholder. However, there are clear virtues identified in research by the Institute for Family Studies which rhyme with other research findings.  For this post, we will share the evidence of the virtues separating great husbands from the rest of the pack and provide a handful of simple and actionable steps you can take as a husband to move forward and be great.  The Institute for Family Studies identifies couples who flourish in their relationships and are connected. Of those marriages that are flourishing, they evaluate three compone ..read more

Saving money is not always easy. As you can imagine, we are frequently asked by couples how they can save money together. Here are three common questions and answers married couples ask about saving money. My spouse and I struggle to save money. What is one simple step we can take to start saving? Set your savings goals together. The most effective way to do this is to have a conversation on a Money Date, which is scheduled uninterrupted time together to discuss money. Take these three steps toward saving as a couple as you approach your money date. Choose a place where you will not ..read more

Buying a home is a significant milestone in life, often seen as a symbol of stability and financial security. However, amidst the excitement of house hunting, many prospective homeowners overlook a crucial aspect of homeownership: property taxes. These taxes can significantly impact your housing expenses and long-term financial plans. Understanding Property Taxes Property taxes are levied by local governments based on the assessed value of your property. They serve as a primary source of revenue for funding public services such as schools, infrastructure maintenance, emergency services, and ..read more

The gender pay gap is not just a women's issue; it's a family issue.  Most American households have two income earners, and women increasingly earn the same or more than their spouses. Women are outpacing men as college graduates, and companies increasingly offer family-friendly policies, including paternity care.  In 2022, women ages 25 to 34 earned an average of 92 cents for every dollar earned by a man in the same age group – an 8-cent gap. By comparison, the gender pay gap among workers of all ages was more than double that year.  Anecdotally, I have learned that ..read more

Every married couple must prioritize protecting their way of life. 1 in 4 people will become disabled before reaching age 67, yet only 1 in 3 of the private sector workforce has long-term disability insurance. Long-term disability insurance provided our family with the replacement income needed to continue to live our lives. Disability insurance, often overshadowed by more conventional insurance policies, is the unsung hero that can safeguard your financial stability when unforeseen circumstances strike. Simply put, by protecting your paycheck with disability insurance ..read more

Credit card debt can destroy marriages or be used as the tipping point to earn perfect credit scores, ,,as I did in our marriage. But it’s not as simple as believing credit cards are better because they are safer, earn rewards, and can benefit your credit scores.  The ,,brain science is clear: credit cards,, activate the reward center of our brains and drive more spending on average than using cash, up to 20% more.,,  What this means in your marriage is that before settling in on choosing between adding a spouse as an authorized user or applying for a joint credi ..read more

We are a FamZoo family. We used FamZoo when our kids were younger and loved it. The digital platform was the ideal support tool for financial education and management with our kids. There are several perspectives on the relationships between chores and allowance. Chores are an expectation for every member of our family, and we see allowance as a tool to learn how to manage money. We do not provide an allowance to do chores, partly because it empowers kids to say no. That said, we provide our kids with the occasional opportunity to earn more than their allowance. We like allowing the kids to p ..read more