Learning to Live Financially Free

Title: LEARNING TO LIVE FINANCIALLY FREE
Authors: MaryBeth Whalen and Curt Whalen
Publisher: Kregel Publications
2009
ISBN: 978-0-8254-4188-2
Genre: Business and Economics

Eighty-four percent of people surveyed say that money issues causes tension in their marriage.

If you and your significant other are one of the many arguing over finances, struggling to pay off the mounting credit card bills, and living from paycheck to paycheck, then this book is for you. MaryBeth and Curt Whalen struggled for the first ten years of their marriage, and witnessed first hand the devastating effects it had on their marriage. LEARNING TO LIVE FINANCIALLY FREE recounts their journey to get out of debt.

Inside the covers of this timely book, you’ll discover:

 Encouragement to commit to your financial goals
 Scripture passages to inspire you
 Reflection questions to foster communications
 Action points to help you get started
 Hard-earned wisdom that will help save your marriage and your money

LEARNING TO LIVE FINANCIALLY FREE is written in a friendly, non-confrontational manner that reminded me of a conversation over a dinner table. MaryBeth and Curt simply told their stories, but then also included scripture references for you to meditate on and homework assignments for you to follow up on if you are interested in getting out of debt. They were also clear that getting out of debt is not a solo act. Both the husband and wife must be committed to follow the plan or it won’t work.

If you are in debt and want to get out, then pick up a copy of LEARNING TO LIVE FINANCIALLY FREE. It will be sure to help you start on the journey and give you the willpower to follow it to completion. In today’s recession, the advice is certainly timely. 170 pages.