Re: Men, Women and Finances
My father has always been very budget oriented and as they had gotten closer to retirement I got my parents to do estate planning. I pounded it in my moms head that she ask question after question until she was satisfied she understood and liked the answer. And I made sure she did. SHe asked the lawyer question after question and understands the whole estate as good as my father.
Her attitude before that was, well I always have you. I told her no, you dont. What happens if Dad and I go on a trip and the plane crashes, you dont have me. SO I am so happy and so proud of her for participating in her future. It is especially important as she is 8 years younger then my dad so will most likely outlive him.
I have seen too often where financial difficulties lead to divorce and it is a shame. Kudos to you for being on top of things.
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