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<p>Acknowledgments ix</p> <p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>PART ONE: THE INVISIBLE FORCES</b></p> <p>1 Marriage, Money, and Real Life 11</p> <p>2 The Master Key 33</p> <p>3 An Introduction to Invisible Forces 48</p> <p>4 The Full Monty: Exposing Hidden Issues 58</p> <p>5 Great (and Not So Great) Expectations 72</p> <p>6 Where Expectations Come from 90</p> <p>7 Just How Opposite Is the Opposite Sex? 108</p> <p>Going Deep 125</p> <p><b>PART TWO: NOW THAT WE UNDERSTAND, WHAT DO WE DO?</b></p> <p>8 Talking Things Out 139</p> <p>9 Real Solutions for Real Problems 156</p> <p>10 The Golden Ground Rules 174</p> <p>11 Accounting for Love 187</p> <p><b>PART THREE: SHOW US THE MONEY</b></p> <p>Introduction to Money Management 211</p> <p>12 Getting It Together 217</p> <p>13 What Do You Have? 226</p> <p>14 Smart Borrowing, Dumb Debt 240</p> <p>15 Insurance: How to Protect What You’ve Got 257</p> <p>16 Taxes: Keeping More of What You Make 277</p> <p>17 A Penny Saved Is . . . Not Much! How to Control Spending 288</p> <p>18 Investing: How to Get More 305</p> <p><b>PART FOUR: FINDING YOUR TARGET</b></p> <p>19 The Heart of Commitment 327</p> <p>20 Turning Reality into Dreams 343</p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p>Choosing a Financial Planner 367</p> <p>Our Ten Favorite Books on Money Management and Investment 375</p> <p>Resources and Training 377</p> <p>Research and References 379</p> <p>About the Authors 387</p> <p>Index 389</p>

<b>Natalie H. Jenkins</b> is vice president and marketing director of PREP, Inc., provider of one of the most respected marriage enrichment programs in the world. Scott M. Stanley of the University of Denver is a noted expert on commitment and coauthor of Fighting for Your Marriage. William C. Bailey teaches family economics and studies attitudes toward money at the University of Arkansas. Howard J. Markman of the University of Denver is noted for his work on divorce prevention and coauthor of Fighting for Your Marriage.

Money is the number one problem area for couples because money isn't simply about dollars and cents. If you scratch the surface of almost any money issue, you'll find a relationship issue complicating if not actually driving the problem. That's why <i>You Paid How Much For That?</i> not only sound reveals principles of money management but also provides you with practical tools to uncover and understand the deeper, often hidden meanings of money and conquer the problems it raises in your relationship. <br /> <i>You Paid How Much For That?</i> can help you to <ul> <li><b>Learn</b> how a Saver and Spender can live together-happily!</li> <li><b>Gain</b> a healthy respect for what money can-and can't-do for you.</li> <li><b>Understand</b> how your upbringing, culture, and gender influence how you and your partner approach relationships and money differently.</li> <li><b>Find out</b> how to solve problems together in ways that promote teamwork.</li> <li><b>Discover</b> practical ways to get what you both want most.</li> <li><b>Capture</b> a vision for a prosperous and loving future together.</li> </ul> <br />

"So often we aren't even aware of what money means to us--much less to our partner. This book guides you through the maze and--imagine this--actually shows you how to use money to increase love and intimacy! It will help you to have not only better financial future, but also a better marriage and a better life. Buy this book, it's worth its weight in gold." <br /> --Diane Sollee, director, Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education and www.smartmarriages.com

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