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If you’re married... you and your spouse need to make your lists separately and then talk about them together. Remember to respect each other’s viewpoint. Then work together to develop a list you both feel good about.
Don’t get stressed... coming to an agreement may take some time and patience. But stick with it—it will be totally worth the effort to reach an agreement together.
This activity gives direction to everything you do!
Once you’ve reached an agreement, if you’re comfortable, feel free to involve the whole family in your list. Think how much easier it will be to fulfill your needs working together.
CLARIFY YOUR FINANCIAL VISION
Most Important Things
Everyone needs food, clothing, and shelter. But the real question is, “How much is enough?” Do you need gourmet food, designer clothes, or an expensive home? Focus on what matters most to you and your family and what you need to be content and fulfilled.
Using what you’ve learned about yourself, list the most important things to you based on your values and goals. Think about each item’s degree of need and check the appropriate box. Is it a definite must have: “need,” a basic comfort: “want,” or something great to have: “dream?”
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