Episode 378: #378: Clutter and Money with Ron Deal of FamilyLife
Have you ever noticed that money is a tender spot in a lot of relationships? Maybe it even causes tension for you. In this week’s podcast, Kathi chats with very special guest Ron Deal of FamilyLife about ways to successfully resolve some of the conflicts related to spending and have a stronger, more unified family.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Some key questions to ask when strong emotions come up related to money
- Contributing factors that make merging finances particularly difficult for blended families
- How a togetherness agreement can help you build a strong foundation financially and relationally
If you would like more information about how to merge finances well, check out Ron’s book, The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning. You can order it on AMAZON now.
In case you missed the verse reference, Ron quoted Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your life free from the love of money and be content with what you have for He has said ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'”
Giveaway
As a special treat we are giving away some copies of Ron’s book, The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning: Money Management Before and After You Blend a Family! Enter below by commenting and letting us know:
What would it look like to start spending money with intention instead of emotion in your family? What impact would that have on your relationships?
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About Our Guests

Ron Deal
President of Smart Stepfamilies™; Director of FamilyLife Blended®
FamilyLife®
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- The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning (Book by Ron Deal)
Ron Deal's book on financial planning for stepfamilies, discussed as a primary resource in the episode.
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