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Su dinero, su matrimonio: Los secretos de las finanzas inteligentes, el romance apasionado y su conexión íntima
Este libro le guía en un proceso liberador para remendar su corazón y, al mismo tiempo su cuenta bancaria.
La visión de Dios para su matrimonio dista mucho de ser mediocre, y el dinero y las relaciones sexuales son dos de los más comunes puntos de tensión. Pero no tiene por qué ser así.
En Su dinero, su matrimonio, Brian y Cherie Lowe le ofrecen explicación directa y principios poderosos para poner en orden sus finanzas a fin de que ustedes puedan volver a su romance. Apréndalo de ellos: Los Lowe resolvieron una deuda de US$127.000 en apenas cuatro años, y emergieron, no solo financieramente libres, sino también mucho más unidos.
Acompañe a Cherie, bloguera de finanzas personales en Queen of Free, y a Brian, abogado de familia que lo ha visto todo en lo que se trata de batallas maritales por dinero, en esta jornada para ayudarle a usted y a su cónyuge a pasar de diferentes libros a estar en la misma página. Mediante relatos cándidos y divertidos, ideas frescas y prácticas, y unas cuantas arrugas en el camino, Brian y Cherie relevan los secretos del “juego previo financiero” capaz de ayudar a todo matrimonio a prosperar juntos por igual en las finanzas y el romance.
Usted aprenderá cómo:
Cultivar “paciencia apasionada” para ahorrar para el futuro
Identificar hábitos financieros insalubles
Ahorrar con inteligencia en las salidas
Sortear el camino por expectativas mal alineadas como pareja
Vencer el juego de la comparación
Cultivar una relación personal más fuerte en un presupuesto de cero dólares.
Los matrimonios comparten mucho más que una chequera o incluso un dormitorio; comparten una unión sagrada. Imagínese lo que su matrimonio podría ser si pudieran dejar atrás los conflictos monetarios. Este libro es una invitación para hallarlo, y para prosperar juntos.
La visión de Dios para su matrimonio dista mucho de ser mediocre, y el dinero y las relaciones sexuales son dos de los más comunes puntos de tensión. Pero no tiene por qué ser así.
En Su dinero, su matrimonio, Brian y Cherie Lowe le ofrecen explicación directa y principios poderosos para poner en orden sus finanzas a fin de que ustedes puedan volver a su romance. Apréndalo de ellos: Los Lowe resolvieron una deuda de US$127.000 en apenas cuatro años, y emergieron, no solo financieramente libres, sino también mucho más unidos.
Acompañe a Cherie, bloguera de finanzas personales en Queen of Free, y a Brian, abogado de familia que lo ha visto todo en lo que se trata de batallas maritales por dinero, en esta jornada para ayudarle a usted y a su cónyuge a pasar de diferentes libros a estar en la misma página. Mediante relatos cándidos y divertidos, ideas frescas y prácticas, y unas cuantas arrugas en el camino, Brian y Cherie relevan los secretos del “juego previo financiero” capaz de ayudar a todo matrimonio a prosperar juntos por igual en las finanzas y el romance.
Usted aprenderá cómo:
Cultivar “paciencia apasionada” para ahorrar para el futuro
Identificar hábitos financieros insalubles
Ahorrar con inteligencia en las salidas
Sortear el camino por expectativas mal alineadas como pareja
Vencer el juego de la comparación
Cultivar una relación personal más fuerte en un presupuesto de cero dólares.
Los matrimonios comparten mucho más que una chequera o incluso un dormitorio; comparten una unión sagrada. Imagínese lo que su matrimonio podría ser si pudieran dejar atrás los conflictos monetarios. Este libro es una invitación para hallarlo, y para prosperar juntos.
240 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2018
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September 19, 2018
Brian and Cherie Lowe are down to earth, intelligent, and really raw about their experience but not so far out in left field that you don't feel you can relate. There were times I was laughing out loud and times I was shaking my head and shouting, "amen!" There were also times I realized that I simply had not thought through some of the situations and questions the authors posed. At first, I thought, "I'm not sure I'm the target audience on this. My husband and I don't argue about our finances and it definitely doesn't affect what goes on in our bedroom." But....that's not really what this book is all about.
These two give so many practical and relatable stories from their lives in how they have handled money and how those who are married can communicate about money, get on the same page, have more harmony in the home, and even enjoy more time together in the bed.
I loved the section about how to honor a spouse who isn't on the same page as you when it comes to financial goals. So honoring. So kind. So not what you typically read from other authors. It's so important to honor your spouse above all else and I appreciated so much that they focused on this.
The end of each chapter offers discussion questions for you and your spouse to review and discuss, as well as suggestions on how you can foster "financial foreplay" in your marriage. Suggestions as simple as fixing a meal together or defining safe words for your marriage (not using the 'd' word) to lengthening your hug time to finding ways to purge and organize your finances.
They encourage you to find a Money Mentor, ask tough (but necessary!) questions about how you work through finances and bills and how you prepare for the unknowns that might pop up. Excellent tips and questions to get you thinking outside the box in an area you might have felt comfortable and successful in.
Overall, this book is such an excellent read with stories, humor, authenticity, practical tips and wisdom from people who have walked a difficult financial journey. They help the reader understand the importance of honest communication when it comes to finances but more importantly, how that honesty spills into other areas of our marriage. Excellent read! Run....don't walk and go get this book! Or push the "buy now" button and get that book in your hands. You won't regret it!
These two give so many practical and relatable stories from their lives in how they have handled money and how those who are married can communicate about money, get on the same page, have more harmony in the home, and even enjoy more time together in the bed.
I loved the section about how to honor a spouse who isn't on the same page as you when it comes to financial goals. So honoring. So kind. So not what you typically read from other authors. It's so important to honor your spouse above all else and I appreciated so much that they focused on this.
The end of each chapter offers discussion questions for you and your spouse to review and discuss, as well as suggestions on how you can foster "financial foreplay" in your marriage. Suggestions as simple as fixing a meal together or defining safe words for your marriage (not using the 'd' word) to lengthening your hug time to finding ways to purge and organize your finances.
They encourage you to find a Money Mentor, ask tough (but necessary!) questions about how you work through finances and bills and how you prepare for the unknowns that might pop up. Excellent tips and questions to get you thinking outside the box in an area you might have felt comfortable and successful in.
Overall, this book is such an excellent read with stories, humor, authenticity, practical tips and wisdom from people who have walked a difficult financial journey. They help the reader understand the importance of honest communication when it comes to finances but more importantly, how that honesty spills into other areas of our marriage. Excellent read! Run....don't walk and go get this book! Or push the "buy now" button and get that book in your hands. You won't regret it!
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September 13, 2018My husband and I are reading this one together and even after 21 years of marriage, we are learning so much! This book offers great suggestions about communication and connecting with one another! It is changing our marriage! I am buying this book for every engaged couple I know. I wish I had read it 20 years ago! Don't wait another day!
September 20, 2018
“Your Money, Your Marriage:...” is a great resource for married couples (or individuals) seeking financial and/or relational wisdom. The authors are a married couple and each section provides unique insight from both a husband and wife’s perspective. They openly share their stories of struggle (and success) and the intentional and sustainable changes they adopted to help their marriage and finances thrive. I found the content of the book to be practical (and humorous at times) and the discussion questions and exercise to be challenging and insightful. Overall, I would highly recommend this book!
September 19, 2018
A real couple sharing real advice about money and marriage. Great stuff! Brian and Cherie share inspirational and entertaining stories about successes and failures in their own marriage and spell out practical action steps any married couple can use to get on the same page about money and strengthen their marriage bond.
September 10, 2018
Marriage and Money are 2 things in life that are not easy to talk about. Cherie and Brian share with you their struggles along the way. They offer suggestions and questions to help you open up to share with your spouse. While reading this book, I felt like we were sitting in same room like old friends sharing stories to help and offer encouragement in our own marriage and money matters.
September 11, 2018
This book will change your marriage - and your bank account! Cherie and Brian Lowe take turns writing sections so you get both a wife and a husband’s perspective. Lots of thought-provoking information about how the way you handle money affects your marriage and vice versa.
September 11, 2018
“Spending off budget breaches trust.” This is a quote from the book that shows how marriage and money are connected. This inspirational book has made my marriage stronger. Read it!
September 19, 2018
If you are needing a kick in the pants to get motivated to get you and your spouse on the same page with the budget, Brian and Cherie can do it! Both give their own anecdotes and what I loved most was that they were so relatable. I found myself laughing at stories from each of them or thinking, "Me too!" At various points. I didnt feel like I was being lectured though or having someone tell me to do something that, in reality, wasnt obtainable for the average Joe. Its best to surround yourself with Godly couples, and Brian and Cherie are a great example. #couplegoals
September 25, 2018
I cannot recommend this book enough. It is a must read for any married couple! Once again Cherie brings her conversational writing style to the pages of this new book, but this time with the assistance of her equally witty husband, Brian. The two of them together brilliantly and seamlessly present the voices from both sides of a marital conversation. Cherie’s experience in personal finance and Brian’s experience as a divorce attorney drive their insight across the pages into how struggles with money often lead to intimacy struggles within marriage. Their passion and desire to communicate their message in such a real way will leave you feeling like you’re sitting with them sharing about the funny as well as hard and sometimes uncomfortable parts of marriage and the intimacies that accompany it. Cherie and Brian offer such encouragement and transparency to the reader about the places that they struggled and the lessons they learned without leaving the reader feeling condemnation or shame. Instead, at the end of each chapter they give good questions to enjoy together or within a small group setting and action items to employ within your marriage.
Thinking to yourself: “We don’t struggle with money or intimacy, so this won’t apply to us.” Well, think again. Although my husband and I do not have difficulty talking about money or budgeting, nor do we struggle with intimacy, we are at a new season in our marriage… empty nest. As I read the book, I recognized that with each new season of marriage, your approach to money and intimacy changes, whether it is a struggle for you or not. My husband and I laughed together as we recalled our early days of dating and marriage while reading the first chapter, and then reflected on some of the challenges we faced during difficult seasons as we read further into the book. I was challenged to start conversations about what this new season of our marriage will look like as we begin to plan, prioritize and dream together walking forward from here.
Thinking to yourself: “We don’t struggle with money or intimacy, so this won’t apply to us.” Well, think again. Although my husband and I do not have difficulty talking about money or budgeting, nor do we struggle with intimacy, we are at a new season in our marriage… empty nest. As I read the book, I recognized that with each new season of marriage, your approach to money and intimacy changes, whether it is a struggle for you or not. My husband and I laughed together as we recalled our early days of dating and marriage while reading the first chapter, and then reflected on some of the challenges we faced during difficult seasons as we read further into the book. I was challenged to start conversations about what this new season of our marriage will look like as we begin to plan, prioritize and dream together walking forward from here.
September 25, 2018
I've still got a few more chapters to read to finish up this book but I could have told you after the Introduction and Chapter 1 that if you're married, or ever planning to be you should pick up this book and read it. It's loaded with not just good information on managing money and your marriage but just insights on life and relationships in general.
I'm blessed to say that I know Brian and Cherie personally as we've attended the same church and Brian and Cherie have also both been involved in mentoring our two children. (Hmmmm, parenting book in the future?!)
When you combine their personalities and senses of humor with the faith-based, Bible supported and real-life experienced insights they share with the reader, you really can't go wrong with this book. The other thing I enjoyed with this book is the questions and challenges they present for you to do some "homework" as you read the book. It really helps to solidify the lessons being learned and the content that's being shared so you'll remember it and apply it to your own life and marriage more effectively.
In each of the 10 chapters in the book, the Lowe's weave together a tapestry of engaging storytelling with guidance that really will work. As is the theme I've found in a few sections, what's presented isn't necessarily complicated, but it's not easy. You've got to work at these things to improve them in your relationship and they give you not just the tools and tactics, but also the encouragement to get you through the tasks at hand.
Whether you're single, engaged, in the honeymoon stage, or at your whit's end and contemplating divorce (or anywhere in between in that spectrum), do yourself, your marriage and your bank account a favor and pick up this book and apply it to your life. I can almost guarantee you won't turn the last page without having been changed by what you've read between the covers.
I'm blessed to say that I know Brian and Cherie personally as we've attended the same church and Brian and Cherie have also both been involved in mentoring our two children. (Hmmmm, parenting book in the future?!)
When you combine their personalities and senses of humor with the faith-based, Bible supported and real-life experienced insights they share with the reader, you really can't go wrong with this book. The other thing I enjoyed with this book is the questions and challenges they present for you to do some "homework" as you read the book. It really helps to solidify the lessons being learned and the content that's being shared so you'll remember it and apply it to your own life and marriage more effectively.
In each of the 10 chapters in the book, the Lowe's weave together a tapestry of engaging storytelling with guidance that really will work. As is the theme I've found in a few sections, what's presented isn't necessarily complicated, but it's not easy. You've got to work at these things to improve them in your relationship and they give you not just the tools and tactics, but also the encouragement to get you through the tasks at hand.
Whether you're single, engaged, in the honeymoon stage, or at your whit's end and contemplating divorce (or anywhere in between in that spectrum), do yourself, your marriage and your bank account a favor and pick up this book and apply it to your life. I can almost guarantee you won't turn the last page without having been changed by what you've read between the covers.
September 27, 2018
Brian and Cherie take on your marriage's financial health and work through the often-missed connection between your financial life and deep, Cajun-spiced intimacy. Before getting married, my wife and I committed to ending the cycle of financial stress we'd experienced growing up. Your Money, Your Marriage has come at the perfect time for us. After eleven years of doing our best, it had sometimes become about margin, payments and account balances. Let's just say we've been grateful for this book!
For most, YMYM is a crucial, full treatment of needed conversations and strategies to get control of one of the toughest things we manage in marriage while starting a fresh fire of love and intimacy. For others, it serves as a needed prescription and a fun, refreshing reminder of the power financial unity holds in our marriages. Whether you're freshly engaged or you've been married for 50 years, this book will be a blessing to you and your relationship.
For most, YMYM is a crucial, full treatment of needed conversations and strategies to get control of one of the toughest things we manage in marriage while starting a fresh fire of love and intimacy. For others, it serves as a needed prescription and a fun, refreshing reminder of the power financial unity holds in our marriages. Whether you're freshly engaged or you've been married for 50 years, this book will be a blessing to you and your relationship.
September 26, 2018
What a great read! Even if you and your spouse don't fight about money, this book is worth the read for info on how to connect and reconnect to your spouse across the board. I really enjoyed getting both a husband's and wife's prospective on each chapter to see the different points of view. They also provide the right amount humor to keep the book moving at a good pace. I found the questions at the end of each chapter to be really helpful in fostering communication with my husband. They provided such down-to-earth examples that I could totally relate. I recommend every couple, especially those who are just starting out read this book!
September 26, 2018
This book is an excellent read for any married couple! Marriage is HARD, but so worth it - especially when you’re on the same page as your spouse - and ESPECIALLY in the area of finances. Cherie and Brian give real, down to earth, and practical solutions to talk to your spouse about finances. They give practical advice to be real and honest with each other, and they also bring to light how issues in one area can put a strain in other *ahem* areas. So thankful for this book - and I HIGHLY recommend it for couples seeking financial freedom knowing it can impact SO many other areas of your marriage! You need this book.
September 23, 2018
This book is a must for any couple needing to get on the same page in the matter of finances. The authors have a fresh, honest approach that will lead you to realize difficult truths but then will have you giggling on the next page. This book is smart, funny, reads easy, and will encourage the readers to go to new and difficult places together when it comes to money. I highly recommend this to any new couple wanting to avoid the pitfalls of getting off track financially as well as couples who have been together for years who need to start some new habits!
September 25, 2018
I have experienced the other materials from these authors and was honestly shocked it took so long for this book to materialize. The intimacy I have experienced in my marriage is, unfortunately, not immune to money. Understanding that money has a real, direct impact on myself, my wife and our children reminds me that it is not JUST about getting bills paid, but smartly strategizing it. Brian and Cherie are so transparent and practical that rather than feeling overwhelmed, we feel motivated. So thankful to have this book and excited about where our family is headed! Thank you Brian and Cherie!
September 25, 2018
Even if you feel like you're doing pretty well with your marriage and finances on you own, this book can only help you improve both. It's filled with relatable stories and thought provoking questions and suggestions. Who couldn't benefit from advice from a couple who paid off that much debt in that short of a timeframe?! Brian and Cherie are an inspiration! I've recommended this book to several friends and family members and would recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their relationship and the way money can affect it.
September 25, 2018
Books about money can be boring. Books about intimacy can be uncomfortable. This book combines both and is neither. “Your Money, Your Marriage” is a candid look at marriage, communication, finances, and the intimate connection between them. Being able to identify with both Brian and Cherie in some of the same marital situations we find ourselves makes their advice practical and engaging. Encouraging, practical, and at times laugh-out-loud funny. Read it. Your marriage and money will thank you.
October 4, 2018
The use of both Brian and Cherie's writing voices was unique and added depth to the book. You got to see their personalities shine. Brian selling a friend's car to himself was the gem story in this book for me. One learns that communication, humility, and nudging toward one another is key to financial and intimacy success. Asking "what can I do to help?" and following through is key to building trust. This book holds many nuggets of truth and guidance that every marriage should strive to follow and implement.
October 21, 2018
Brian and Cherie’s quick-witted humor and vulnerable anecdotes invite and challenge readers to consider their own financial habits. Their honesty with their own shortcomings is relatable, but their practical tips and encouragements did not leave me discouraged.
The alternating and unique voices of Brian and Cherie complement one another to form a resolved call for financial unity. Couples looking to engage (or reengage) the topic of finances with their spouse will find a useful companion in Your Money, Your Marriage.
The alternating and unique voices of Brian and Cherie complement one another to form a resolved call for financial unity. Couples looking to engage (or reengage) the topic of finances with their spouse will find a useful companion in Your Money, Your Marriage.
September 24, 2018
I had not deeply considered the connection between money and intimacy before reading this book. I appreciate Brian and Cherie's willingness to go there, saying the hard things with tenderness and hope. Those who read this book and follow its practical suggestions will see change that will impact two of the most important areas of life.
September 25, 2018
Absolute must read for any couple looking to strengthen their marriage. This book not only gives a broad understanding of communication in marriage but gives practical advice on how to apply these lessons. As a newly-wed this book has been a great eye opener, and the humorous and articulate writing styles of Brian and Cherie make this a book one to be devoured.
September 25, 2018
I’ve read quite a few books on marriage and money over the years. However, Brian and Cherie provide something in this incredible book that many miss: How money and romance (as well as some humor and struggle) are intimately tied together in a marriage. This book is practical, insightful, and full of helpful encouragement. I highly recommend it to any couple!
September 25, 2018
It’s hard to believe that a book about money and marriage can be fun to read - but this one is! Brian and Cherie share from their wealth of wisdom and experience making you laugh, get encouragement for the journey, and give you practical ideas to put into practice immediately. I highly recommend Your Money, Your Marriage!
May 30, 2019
Great stories to support the advice! I’m in my early 20s and read this with my significant other. We’re not married, but this book really resonated with disagreements in our relationship that are likely issues of most intimate relationships... didn’t realize how heavily finances could carry over into intimacy. Lots of useful takeaways that were easily applied!
September 25, 2018
I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book but I was pleasantly surprised. I learned a lot and found the book to be funny and interesting. I recommend you give it a chance... I bet you will like it!
September 25, 2018
If you are married or plan on getting married this a great book to set you up for success. Brian and Cherie have a realistic and practical approach to managing financing within the marriage relationship. This page turner is humorous and insightful. You will not be disappointed.
September 26, 2018
This book is a must read. Brian and Cherie get raw and honest and say what I needed to hear! I literally never read books, but I couldn't put this one down! This book was so encouraging to me to be a better husband and to focus more on our finances. They do go hand-in-hand. Who knew?!
February 2, 2024
A lot of really practical advice, even if I’m not completely the target audience - the emphasis on collaboration and open honesty got me thinking about ways that my marriage could be better and things that I could be doing to be a better husband that hadn’t occurred to me.
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February 6, 2024Full of personal anecdotes and mini stories about life, this is more of a personal story book with some basic marriage suggestions than a book about money. It is a good complement to a personal finance book, such as a book by Dave Ramsey.
September 25, 2018
Sincere and funny!! Real couple. Real advice. Must read!!!
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