Easier to save

[Ima saver]

Usually when young couples get married, there is not a lot of money to blow. They need to sit down and go over their joint finances. i think it is important for each to have an allowance even if it is not very much to start with.
I also think it is important to plan to pay yourself first. Always, save something out of every paycheck!

[Broken Arrow]

I confess I was one of those that didn't know how to manage money when I got married.

Now, I want nothing better than to know how... and more.

Never again will I make that mistake... again!

[rob62521]

Originally Posted by Ima saver

I agree, my first husband and I did not get along financially. He loves to gamble, play cards, dog track, etc. He never had a dime saved, just spend, spend , spend. Because I saved, we had a nice home, cars etc. When we got divorced, he never owned a home again. (we split it 50/50) He wound up living with his in laws for the rest of their lives. (and he was a licensed builder, but ended up a bag boy)
My husband and I get along great with money, but I will have to say one thing. We had older used furniture for years, but when i built a beautiful new house worth a half mil, I had to have all new furniture.
I got everything including mattresses, mirrors, wall hangings, furniture for every room, for about $7000. And I paid cash for it too!!

You deserved having that new stuff because you saved for it! There's a big difference in being frugal and being cheap. Cheap means you do without all the time. Frugal, in my opinion, means spending wisely. You spent wisely and are enjoying your furniture!