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My Financial Implosion: Bad Relationships
'œI chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well.' '“ Oliver Goldsmith Hindsight is always 20/20, and as I think back over my…
My Financial Implosion: The Backstory
'œIn the business world, the rear view mirror is always clearer than the windshield.' '“ Warren Buffett As the media announces more and more bad economic news about the recession,…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Wrapping It Up
Last week, I wrote about how the financial sacrifices we've had to make in recovering from my wife's financial infidelity have been much easier than dealing with the emotional aftermath.…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Working the Plan
Recently I was pouring over our personal money manager software. I'd just downloaded our banking transactions, and I spotted a credit card purchase I didn't recall discussing with my wife.…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Cleaning Up the Mess
Last week, I wrote about how my wife and I assessed the damage caused by her financial infidelity. Although I can consider myself fortunate that the amount she spent was…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: Assessing the Damage
The ugly truth was out in the open. My wife had committed financial infidelity, and it was time to assess the damage. 'œHow much do you owe?' I demanded. My…
Surviving Financial Infidelity: The Discovery
I'll probably never forget the day I found out. It was around the middle of October '“ our daughter's birthday weekend '“ and we had gone camping. Since we…