If family financial disputes are ruining your romance, then pick up a copy of The Family CFO: The Couples Business Plan for Love and Money. Financial experts Mary Claire Allvine and Christine Larson have created a clear and direct process to take the emotional turmoil out of money matters. First, convene a Board of Directors to define the family’s goals, appoint a Cash Manager to handle day-to-day operations and name an Investment Manager to deal with debt and retirement planning. From there, the authors outline a five-step plan to take you through the process of financial decision-making. A lot of number crunching is required, but don’t be discouraged the book provides worksheets and tools. A rational approach to money problem-solving is worth the effort, and it just might keep you out of marriage counseling.
Valiant Women is a vital and engrossing attempt to correct the record and rightfully celebrate the achievements of female veterans of World War II.
