Blended families
December 6, 2018
I’m Miriam Neff-with STARTING OVER FINANCIALLY,-and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan, and we’re here to talk about money
M Blended families have unique blessings and challenges. We’ve become aware that two major challenges are blending parenting and blending finances.
V Clear and transparent discussions on finances BEFORE blending families gives space to know where compromise will be necessary. Also, what if one is not willing to compromise? Better to know that BEFORE making the commitment. Habits are hard to break. One person making a unilateral, ‘how it must be’ does not bode well for the blended family. That financial strain will impact the marriage, and how effect step children relate to that parent.
M We recommend attending a finance class together like Financial Peace. Unity on finances is a bonding thing. Good for marriage and can even ease the tensions of parenting.