Those close to me say Personal Finance just may be my love languge.

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Please do not be confused - it is not money that I love.  It is the management of money that I feel passionate about.   

Ideas that have shaped our families financial approach to living a life we love:

• Spend less than you make
• Know how much money your family makes and where/how you will spend it
• Understand where you are at  
• Commit to where you want to go
• Build a plan and monitor/measure regularly
• Meet as a team to review and update your plan as needed
• Mentors - Oh man, this is HUGE.  Educate yourself.  Learn. Grow. Ask questions. Read books.  Surround yourself with others who are doing the things you want to do and ask how.
  • Fine print..... you can follow financial personalities online and those can be your mentors.  You can check books out from the library.  There is always a way to learn and grow if you are ready and willing!

Resources: 

• ​Track your net worth (the value of your assets minus liabilities) 
• Dave Ramsey Baby Steps 
• Read books that will teach you what you want to learn (Personal Finance, Habits, Lifestyle Design)
  • The Millionaire Next Door
  • Atomic Habits 
  • Totally Money Makeover
• Make a plan for your money and review regularly (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually)
  • Have an agenda for these meetings // make them fun!