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Another Reason Why Obesity Runs In Your Family

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Obesity is one of the health conditions that runs in families. Some of the reasons why are environmental, and have to do with patterns of behavior that a person learns from his or her family. Other factors that influence obesity have to do with genetics. Researchers have found what they are calling the “master switch” gene for obesity. It has been established that if a person consumes more calories than the person burns, that this will lead to weight gain. We live in a society where it is easy to get large quantities of fast food for a very low … Continue reading →

Working on Your Finances with Your Spouse

One of the most difficult aspects in your marriage can be your finances. When it comes to joining two lives together, you also join together two different aspects of money management, two different feelings towards money, and two different lives of past experiences surrounding money. It is important to realize that so many aspects go into how you feel about money, and that your spouse has underlying experiences as well. If you find that you are not agreeing on certain aspects you may need to go to the root of the problem and discover why you each feel the way … Continue reading →

Why Is Talking About Money Taboo?

How open are you about your finances? Money is really a taboo subject. People don’t talk about it a lot. Even close friends skirt delicately around the issue. Many families do not discuss money either. While how much money you have or make really is not anyone’s business, you can learn and teach others as you discuss your money habits with others. Is it difficult for you to discuss your money habits? One reason that many people are uncomfortable talking about money is the comparison of themselves to others. It can be difficult to be “the poor one” or “the … Continue reading →

Family and Money

It is difficult to mix money and family. There may be times when someone in your family is in a tough financial situation and comes to you for help. Or you may simply decide you would like to help without being asked. Or you may be in a situation where you could use some help and one of your family members volunteers to help. The problem is that often loans or gifts come with emotional strings attached and so it can put everyone in an awkward situation. Here are a few guidelines: 1) If you want to loan someone the … Continue reading →

Family Relationships and Money

Money is a topic that many people feel is very private. They often do not discuss it with family. It can be difficult if you have different views about money than your family members. It can also be difficult to meet certain expectations that are placed on you by family members because of how they perceive you are handling your money. If you have extended family that like to spend money, and may often spend more money than they have, you may eventually run into some difficulties. It is not uncommon for people who have managed their money well to … Continue reading →

Do Your Parents Influence Your Spending Habits?

Were your parents big spenders? Or were they savers? Did your parents ever talk about money to you? Do they talk about money to you now? What about your in-laws’ spending habits? Are they different from the ones you grew up with? Does your spouse have the same money traits as his parents? Do you? Often money is a taboo subject in a parent child relationship. Many parents are not comfortable discussing the finances with their children. This is truer in a family where there is tension surrounding the money issues. If spouses do not openly communicate with each other, … Continue reading →