Money can be cause for friction in many relationships. A recent survey by credit website www.myfico.com showed just 12 percent of people say they have the same spending habits as their partner. Which means 88 percent do not.
Understanding how those habits were formed, at a young age, is key according to Gary Foreman of the Bradenton-based money saving website www.thedollarstretcher.com.
"At a quiet time, when you are not already arguing about money, sit back and ask your mate about their experiences with money. What was it like when they were growing up? Did they have an abundance of money in their family or were things very tight?"
Foreman says you want to help your spouse live within their money expectations. "If you have a spouse who needs to have a few dollars in their pocket or purse that they can spend without your approval create a system so they can do that. Don't fuss at them every time they buy a two dollar latte at Starbucks."
However, if your spouse is a chronic over spender: "It's really usually symptomatic of something that is deeper." If you find yourselves constantly butting heads about money consider counseling, says Foreman.
Also, try to find some goals that you can share together, says Foreman. "Maybe you both want a vacation next summer at a beach resort." That's when you put your heads together and strategically figure out how you will go about saving to make that happen.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:40:17 GMT
The Vigo Importing Company has been bringing exotic products to Tampa for years. The warehouse facility of off Hillsborough Avenue is filled with all kinds of delicious things to eat.
The Vigo Importing Company has been bringing exotic products to Tampa for years. The warehouse facility of off Hillsborough Avenue is filled with all kinds of delicious things to eat.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:15 GMT
A man who drowned off South Lido Beach in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified as Steeve A. Reserve, 19. Reeves had been swimming with a friend off South Lido Beach around 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
A man who drowned off South Lido Beach in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified as Steeve A. Reserve, 19. Reeves had been swimming with a friend off South Lido Beach around 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:09 GMT
A 79-year old woman was robbed at knifepoint in the parking lot of a Bradenton Walmart Monday morning. The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Walmart on 53rd Ave East.
A 79-year old woman was robbed at knifepoint in the parking lot of a Bradenton Walmart Monday morning. The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Walmart on 53rd Ave East.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:25:54 GMT
The US Coast Guard used a helicopter from Coats Guard Air Station Clearwater to find two missing jet-skiers Monday morning four miles west of Hernando Beach.
The US Coast Guard used a helicopter from Coats Guard Air Station Clearwater to find two missing jet-skiers Monday morning four miles west of Hernando Beach.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:17:05 GMT
Ashely Delph's little girl's bedroom has been a construction zone since December. "Thereare carpet tacks exposed, carpet rolled up, stinky, gross," she said.
Ashely Delph's little girl's bedroom has been a construction zone since December. "There are carpet tacks exposed, carpet rolled up, stinky, gross," she said.
Monday, June 17 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:33:11 GMT
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras. The National Hurricane
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras. The National Hurricane
Monday, June 17 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:22:03 GMT
A Hillsborough County couple accused of kidnapping their sons and taking them to Cuba appeared in court Monday. Judge Chet Tharpe scheduled a disposition hearing in the case for July 31.
A Hillsborough County couple accused of kidnapping their sons and taking them to Cuba appeared in court Monday. Judge Chet Tharpe scheduled a disposition hearing in the case for July 31.
Saturday, June 15 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-15 20:13:11 GMT
A merchandise booth peddling College World Series souvenirs was selling "official" coffee mugs bearing the logo of the wrong "Carolina" to make it to the tournament.
A merchandise booth peddling College World Series souvenirs was selling "official" coffee mugs bearing the logo of the wrong "Carolina" to make it to the tournament.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-06-17 10:51:24 GMT
Attackers knocked a woman to the ground and cut her when she was walking down a street in unincorporated Clearwater early Monday morning, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies told us.
Attackers knocked a woman to the ground and cut her when she was walking down a street in unincorporated Clearwater early Monday morning, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies told us.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:25:52 GMT
A Largo woman has been arrested after police say she poured a bottle of muriatic acid onto a person's face. She was scheduled to appear in court Monday.
A Largo woman has been arrested after police say she poured a bottle of muriatic acid onto a person's face. She was scheduled to appear in court Monday.