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Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do in Your Marriage
Marriage and starting strong will make a world of difference
Marriage and finances can be a complicated mix. Many couples struggle because of money stresses, which is one of the leading causes of divorce. What if you could start your happily ever-after with the financial wind at your back, propelling you into a future of unity with your spouse, financial security, and joy?
Matt Bell is a financial writer and stewardship expert who will help you create a sound foundation of financial literacy that will pave the way for your future together. In Starting Strong, Matt examines the four temperaments that shape our behavior and influence how we manage our finances, providing us with a framework for understanding how we are wired and our motivations when it comes to money.
Managing your money well from the start can lead to an exceptional marriage that frees you to love God, love others, and make a difference in the world. If you establish the financial priorities and practices shared in Starting Strong, you’ll run the race well.
PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Marriage and finances can be a complicated mix. Many couples struggle because of money stresses, which is one of the leading causes of divorce. What if you could start your happily ever-after with the financial wind at your back, propelling you into a future of unity with your spouse, financial security, and joy?
Matt Bell is a financial writer and stewardship expert who will help you create a sound foundation of financial literacy that will pave the way for your future together. In Starting Strong, Matt examines the four temperaments that shape our behavior and influence how we manage our finances, providing us with a framework for understanding how we are wired and our motivations when it comes to money.
Managing your money well from the start can lead to an exceptional marriage that frees you to love God, love others, and make a difference in the world. If you establish the financial priorities and practices shared in Starting Strong, you’ll run the race well.
PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
228 pages, Paperback
Published June 2, 2026
About the author
Matt Bell
7 books4 followersMatt Bell is Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing, a Christian company that helps people invest well and grow as stewards of God’s resources. Bell is the author of five personal finance books and the Matt About Money blog. He has been interviewed by U.S. News & World Report, WGN-TV, Chris Fabry Live, MoneyWise Live, and many other outlets. Bell, who earned a master’s degree from DePaul University, offers video training on biblical money management through Right Now Media.
He has spoken at churches, universities, and conferences throughout the U.S. His unintentional reenactment of the Bible’s parable of the prodigal son completely changed his life, opened his eyes to a whole new way of managing money, and gave him a passion to help others manage money well. Matt lives with his wife, Jude, and their three children near Louisville.
He has spoken at churches, universities, and conferences throughout the U.S. His unintentional reenactment of the Bible’s parable of the prodigal son completely changed his life, opened his eyes to a whole new way of managing money, and gave him a passion to help others manage money well. Matt lives with his wife, Jude, and their three children near Louisville.
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July 22, 2026
Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do in Your Marriage offers practical, faith-centered advice on navigating finances as a couple, emphasizing communication, trust, and shared goals over simply budgeting. Matt Bell presents approachable strategies that encourage healthy financial habits while highlighting how money can strengthen, rather than strain, a marriage. Although some concepts may be familiar to readers of personal finance books, the encouraging tone and relationship-focused perspective make it a worthwhile resource for newlyweds and engaged couples.
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