Money Matters

A man said this his credit card was stolen, but he decied not to report it because the thief was spending less than his wife did.

A lot of frustration in marriage can come from a failure or inability to communicate well about money.  Learning how to be on the same page in relation to finances can be a challenge.  It takes time and energy to talk about these issues, but it must be done.

Ray Ortland says "Usually what wrecks married couples isn't the 'high cost of living', but the 'cost of living high'". 

We are often caught in the cultural trap of buying things that we cannot afford.  We create our own financial trouble by failing to be content.  This frustrates our relationships.  It often stops us from giving. 

Any practical tips for effectively managing money?