While financial disharmony can blow a marriage apart, financial harmony can bind it together. In this highly practical book, Mary Hunt helps couples bring the principles of intimacy-the foundation for harmony and debt-free living-into management of their money. These principles include acceptance, freedom, safety, and honesty in money matters, creating an atmosphere that unifies two lives into one. Debt-Proof Your Marriage is packed with real-life advice that infuses readers with hope and direction. It covers everything couples need for managing their money in harmony, including how to: * reconcile different money behaviors and beliefs * let go of financial fears * understand the basics of practical money management * share financial work between two people * manage roller coaster income * successfully live debt-free Hunt's essential guide will help couples protect both their marriage and their money. With the interactive workbook, it's ideal for small group study or pre-marital counseling as well. "You can get out of debt, prepare for your future, and live within your means-all on your current income and with your current resources." What was that? You must be joking! You don't know my situation! Yes, dear reader, this means "you." Mary Hunt had incurred enormous debt when the business she and her husband had started failed. They not only had no income, they had no liquid assets and were four months behind in their mortgage. They had all the elements that frequently prompt divorce, bankruptcy, and the loss of a home and family. That's when Mary learned to redefine, and become, a "cheapskate"-one who saves consistently, gives generously, and never spends more than he or she has. She and Harold climbed out of debt and worked to create lasting financial harmony in their marriage. And with "Debt-Proof Your Marriage, "you can too. Mary Hunt is founder and publisher of "Cheapskate Monthly"(R), author of the nationally syndicated column "Everyday Cheapskate," and a weekly contributor to KNBC-TV "Midday Report "in Los Angeles. Her books have sold more than a million copies, and she speaks widely on personal finance. Mary has been a guest on shows such as "Oprah, Good Morning America, "and "The O'Reilly Factor and is a contributing writer for "Woman's Day. She has appeared in magazines such as "Real Simple "and "Business Week." Mary and her husband live in Orange County, California. Are you and your spouse in debt? Do you want to get out of debt--and stay out? How can you team up to make your money work for you? No matter what your financial situation looks like right now, you and your spouse can take steps to become debt free and strengthen your marriage in the process. Debt-Proof Your Marriage is packed with real-life advice and sprinkled with humor that will renew your hope and determination. It covers everything you need for managing your money as a couple. You'll learn · how to reconcile different money behaviors and beliefs · forty places to find money that you didn't know you had · the 80 percent solution · and much more This book will give you all the help you need to take care of the present, clean up the past, and prepare for a successful, financially sound future. And most important, it will show you how to live debt free--protecting your marriage, your money, and your peace of mind. "Mary Hunt is one of the country's leading experts on getting out of debt."-- Biography Magazine "Hunt's upbeat attitude doesn't come across as a lecture."-- Los Angeles Times Mary Hunt is founder and publisher of Debt-Proof Living, a popular money management resource, and former financial columnist for Woman's Day magazine. Her books have sold more than a million copies, and her daily newspaper column is syndicated through United Features. The author of 7 Money Rules for Life , Hunt speaks widely on personal finance and has appeared on shows such as Good Morning America , Oprah , and Dr. Phil . She and her husband live in Colorado. Mary Hunt is an award-winning and bestselling author, a syndicated columnist, and a sought-after motivational speaker who helps men and women battle the epidemic of consumer debt. She is founder and publisher of the interactive website Debt-Proof Living , which features financial tools, resources, and information for her online members. Her books have sold more than a million copies, and her daily newspaper column, Everyday Cheapskate , is nationally syndicated through Creators Syndicate and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of readers. The author of several books, including 7 Money Rules for Life , Debt-Proof Living , and The Financially Confident Women , which won a Gold Medallion Book Award, Hunt speaks widely on personal finance and has appeared on shows such as NBC's TODAY and Dr. Phil . She and her husband live in Colorado. Learn more at www.debtproofliving.com.