My problem is my husband.
Ive showed him what we could have bought or paid off if we didnt waste money on stupid fees.
I know I am not alone in this frustrating situation.
Any tips or ideas?
-A.
Dear A.,
You must feel like youre talking to a wall whenever you want to discuss finances.
A very expensive wall.
It sounds like youre doing everything right by presenting evidence and making the case for cutting back.
But I want to learn from you: What are your priorities when it comes to money?
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code
The answers might surprise you.
You may think some of his justifications are dumb or that his priorities are off-base.
But that doesnt make his thoughts less valid.
Its also important to highlight the why as much as the how.
Its only then that it’s possible for you to start re-examining a game plan for your familys finances.
Did you know?
Have a tricky money question?
Write toDear Pennyand you might see your question answered in an upcoming column.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
