Monday, April 30, 2012

The Biggest Threat To Your Marriage

Recently I came across this article that really confirms what I have seen over the last few years in so many marriages. I hope this isn't your situation but if it is, don't wait...get the financial help you need now!

If you tracked the rate of debt in America over the past 50 years and compared it to the rate of divorce, they’re virtually identical.   In fact, according to Dave Ramsey, of the couples who divorce between the ages of 20 and 30, 80% cite finances as the primary reason.  The way you and your spouse handle money has a direct impact on the health of your family.

So if your finances aren’t what they should be, where should you start?  With Steve Martin of course!  Then, you need to figure out how to get out of credit card debt and how much to save.  Love your family enough to get your finances in order.*


*Taken from www.allprodad.com

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Spring Break Fun!

This past week, the kids were off from school for Spring Break. So we decided to have a "staycation" (a vacation at home for the unenlightened). So I took two days off work and got to hang out with the family. On Wednesday we went to Great America. This was the first time for the kids and they had a great time (it was also my first time since high school). I found out that my stomach can't handle what it used too. On Thursday we spent the day in Vacaville with my parents. On Friday we stayed home and played games. On Saturday we went to Gilroy Gardens for more rides...after the 8th ride on the Silver Miner Roller Coaster, I had to get off or risk losing my lunch.