All who watched this episode was in for a real treat. As always, NeNe didn't disappoint her fans. She bragged about being rich and was titled as a "bully". Although I was entertained, I couldn't help but wonder how she and others are handling new money.
When others ask of their opinion of you it normally consists of personality traits. Happy! Emotional! Giving! Selfish! Whether you believe it or not your money habit is much to be desired of your personality. It reveals a lot about how you handle your life.
When it comes to rules there isn't a one size that fits all clause. Relationships can be difficult enough, but when you mix in finances that's an entirely different conversation. Depending on which financial expert, which channel or which book, you will receive conflicting recommendations. It's important to gather as much information as possible and discuss what is best for you and your partner. In the end, you have to live with the decision, implement the tools and practice daily.
Don’t do it!! I repeat…Don’t do it!!! One of the worst things you can do in a relationship is to commit financial infidelity. Financial Infidelity is when you hide, spend, and tamper with unauthorized funds. The feelings are related to those of any other infidelity. Lies! Cheat! Deception! Mistrust! I have seen first hand what this… [Read more…]
Reported by Bahiyah Shabazz, MBA “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” ~ Booker T. Washington As with anything in life it takes time to eradicate your debt. I’m not talking about years, although if you pay… [Read more…]
Reported by Bahiyah Shabazz, MBA Cheat (v.) ~ To deceive. There are times when items magically appear in the household. The spouse may claim that it’s years old while the tag is dangling from the sleeve or the shoes were never worn. It becomes a problem when multiple items are discovered unbeknownst to the partner. In any… [Read more…]
Smothering of plastic still holds true to this day. Now, many adults are being warned about playing with plastic. Credit cards are smothering and killing household finances. The excitement of its features has come to an end.
Numerous couples are affected by lack of communication. This behavior plagues companionship, well being, and finances. Once you create financial infidelity, it becomes hard to rely on the other person for financial comfort. As with anything else, with hard work you can prevail.
I challenge each of you reading the book to find a behavior in your life you can eliminate such as purchasing morning coffee, purchasing a lunch, or buying daily donuts. Whatever your vice attempt to eliminate for one month to notice the increase in savings. During this time of economic crisis, I suggest for everyone to monitor your spending habits.
Will anyone truly know or even understand why a person defines oneself by material items? I believe so. However, the answer is customized to the individual. Addressing what is sought after when emotionally spending and shopping can become clear when discussing defining oneself by items and not by your self worth.
November 17, 2011
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