I learned yesterday that my mom just moved into the 20th Century with her first debit card. Hearing this news had me a little dumb struck, wondering how it is that she functioned without a debit card.

It turns out that she actually used checks! For everything. Can you imagine! I just picture carrying around a checkbook and the looks you would get!

Not only that, but she lives nearly an hour from the nearest bank! While I’m a bit baffled that she could function with no debit card, online bill pay, or online banking, it is a testament to antiqued way of handling money management.

Now I’ll be working on moving her into the 21st Century with an ING money market account! Wish me luck!

Miel

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1) Collaborate: Meet regularly to talk about money, set goals together, track and monitor them.

2) Understand and respect your partner. Take time to understand your partners values about money.

3) Watch the numbers. Get a budget, monitor your spending and track your net worth.

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax deferred retirement accounts.

5) Invest in stock. Stocks perform better than bonds or cash.

6) Avoid high interest debt. Credit cards and title loans are financial cancer.

7) Diversify. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

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