Let it Flow

On Thursday my co-host Kathleen Kingsbury and I had the opportunity to interview Lisa Peterson, Founder of Lantern Financial in Boston, MA for our online radio program Breaking the Glass Slipper. Lisa provided many great tips for couples to communicate more effectively about money, highlighting her new service: Harmoney: Pre-Marital Financial Counseling.

When asked to summarize her top three tips for couples to manage finances without a fight she says:

• Forgive and let go – Avoid continuing the fight and certainly don’t use it for ammunition at a later time. Learn and move on
• Fight to solve the problem – If you do end up fighting with your spouse or partner about money, fight to solve the problem, not to win. You’re in it together!
• Get help - Because we’re all brought up with different beliefs about money, often couples have trouble establishing effective communication. Seeking help from an experienced financial planner, advisor or coach can help facilitate productive discussion.

Listen to more tips and the full interview, Fighting Fair Financially, by clicking here.

UPCOMING EVENT

Lantern Financial is sponsoring an event for couples called “Pillow Talk: Make Talking about Money Sexy in your Marriage” on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. For more information, call 617-482-2700 or email Lisa at lisa (at) lantern-financial.com.

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