Reader's Digest
7 Tips to Raise Financially Savvy Kids
July 2010
Teach your kids how to be money smart with tips from Syble Solomon, creator of Money Habitudes.
The Tool Box
Money Conflict in Marriage / Relationships
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT 5/24/2010
There are a number of common issues that come up for people in their relationships / marriages – and a big one is money. Attitudes and meanings attached to “money” differ and typically originate from family of origin experiences as it’s likely many of your ideas around spending, saving and other dealings with financial matters are echos from one or both of your parents and conditioning.
Crosswalk.com
When a Spender Marries a Saver
Syble Solomon 4/15/10
When it comes to couples and money, opposites do attract. In fact, researchers found that while people hope to marry someone with a money style similar to their own, they more often than not marry their financial opposite.
Mainstreet (TheStreet.com)
5 Risky Products Marketed to Kids
Seth Fiegerman 4/15/10
Syble Solomon, an expert on family finances, also recommends that you teach your child the value of making choices, rather than sacrifices.
ConsumerAffairs.com
Boomer Love: How is the 'Free Love' Generation Doing Now?
Jan Yager 3/29/10
Syble Solomon, an expert in the psychology of money, has developed a deck of cards called “Money Habitudes”. The cards help individuals or couples to discover their own points of view and behavior patterns regarding money.
Crosswalk.com
The Importance of Being Able to Talk About Money
Syble Solomon 3/12/10
While there are many steps you can take to improve your marriage or keep it strong, one of the best is to figure out how to talk about money with your spouse. Unfortunately, doing so is not easy because discussing money makes people uncomfortable. After all, as we're growing up, most people learn not to talk about money instead of how to talk about it.
Fidelity.com
6 Wealth-Building Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them
Sarah Max 1/29/10
For some people, it’s the little things that eat up their income. Other people live frugally most of the time then go on spending binges. Look for patterns in your spending. Do the floodgates open when you're with certain friends? Does your mood affect your spending? You may not be able to radically change your behavior, says Solomon, but you can at least plan for it.
Press Release
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the Holiday Season
11/27/09
On the eve of the winter holidays, LifeWise releases its latest list of conversation starters to think about money in a constructive way.
Erickson Tribune
Financial resolutions for the New Year
Meghan Streit 11/24/09
As you consider your New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget about your finances. ... Financial educator and executive coach Syble Solomon says deeply-rooted emotions about money can derail the best laid financial plans.
Bargain Babe
Holiday Gift Guide
Julia Scott 11/24/09
The Habitudes card game is great for anyone interested in money. Use the cards to spark discussions about your attutides and beliefs about money.
thinkmarriage.org
Could a Game Help With Your Money Attitudes?
Michele Olsen 11/9/09
As money gets tighter for just about everyone, money attitudes are really coming to the surface for many couples. Here’s a great “game” and program that can get you talking about your money “habitudes” … Rather than just thinking the other person is wrong or crazy, money habitudes points you towards goals and commonalities.
The Windsor Star (Ontario, canada.com)
Changing Money 'Habitudes'
Ellen van Wageningen 10/26/09
I went to my first financial boot camp session armed with a notebook and a calculator. What I needed was a psychologist's couch. Step one wasn't about my bank account balance. It was all about my relationship with money. Read More
My Healthy Beginning (Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN)
The Money Fight
Maureen Campion 09/09
People believe that money is the #1 cause of divorce, but people divorce when they run out of solutions. The inability to resolve money problems contributes to many problems, including the high divorce rate in our country. Read More
Press Release
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for Back-to-School
8/22/09
As opposed to other high-intensity spending periods, during back-to-school, children are very involved and exposed to their parents' money decisions. As a result, these few weeks offer a great opportunity to model good money behavior.
Sturgis Journal (Michigan)
Marriage Matters: Copping a ‘Habitude’
James and Audora Burg, 8/15/09
We discovered a cool tool at the Smart Marriages conference for helping couples uncover what really drives money issues in a marriage: Money Habitudes cards ... The conversation that started was, well, priceless. Read More
Kansas City Star (kansascity.com)
Kids & Money: Get a Grip on Your Child's Sports Costs
Steve Rosen, 8/15/09
I love that all three of my children have been into sports. But when it comes to getting a grip on the costs, it can be a slippery slope even if you’ve planned for the expenses as I’ve tried to do. Read More
Press Release
Producer of Leading Conversation-Starter Card Game Promotes Regular, Proactive Money Discussions: Summer Vacation
8/9/09
Because money plays such a central role in our lives, people benefit by talking proactively about potential money issues instead of waiting until there is a critical need to discuss finances.
CreditCards.com
8 Credit Talks Couples Must Have
Erica Sandberg, 7/14/2009
Disclosing personal charging habits to a loved one can be tough, but it's pivotal to a healthy relationship. Attitudes about using credit cards vary dramatically, and learning a partner's outlook can avert all-too-common money disputes. Read More
Press Release
Money Habitudes Wins Smart Marriages Impact Award
6/16/09
Money Habitudes, the popular deck of conversation-starter cards to help couples talk about money are recognized as an important and unique tool in combating divorce and fostering healthy marriages.
Stronger Families
Is Money the Root of All Upheaval?
Syble Solomon -6/09
Money is identified as the number one cause of conflict in marriages whether it’s a good, solid relationship or a troubled one. What’s your style of dealing with money issues with your spouse?
The LAMFT Monitor - Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Recommended Resources for Marriage and Family Therapists
Kathy Steele, Ph.D. , Spring 2009
Although every LMFT has received excellent foundational training, there are always new developments and information coming out in the field of MFT ... Money Habitudes. A deck of cards that help couples to talk about money, and discover their differing beliefs and attitudes in the area of money.
Fulfilling Relationships Newsletter
Discover Your Money Habitudes
Shirley Vollett, 12/08
No two couples deal with finances in exactly the same manner. But no matter HOW a couple chooses to share or separate their finances, there is no avoiding this potentially hot-button area... Read more
NFL Players Association Newsletter
How Habitudes Affect Financial Decisions
NFLPA Financial Programs Department, 11/18/08
"If you’ve ever questioned why you feel conflicted, confused or overwhelmed about money, you aren’t alone. In fact, many people struggle with financial decisions daily. What most people don’t know is... Read more
Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education Conference Proceedings, John Grable, Editor
Finding Teens' 'Tudes
Nancy Reigelsperger and Syble Solomon, 11/08
"CBS News reported (5/17/07) that U.S. companies are spending nearly eighteen billion advertising dollars annually to target teens and credit card companies are sending college students an average of 25-50 solicitations each semester. Those efforts are working.,, Read more
Chicago Tribune
Have a nice wedding and buy your first home, too
Ellen James Martin, 8/15/08
"They're sweethearts in their late 20s. He works in a mid-level job for the Homeland Security Department; she's a paralegal. Recently he surprised and delighted her by popping the question... Read more
Smart Marriages Conference / iplayback CD/DVD
Tools of the Trade
Julie Baumgartner, 7/5/08
Julie Baumgartner's keynote featured Money Habitudes as one of the recommended tools available for working with couples or for couples to use independently. This excellent presentation is loaded with great suggestions and is available as a DVD or CD. #006
Connections: Ontario Association of Credit Counseling Services
Playing Cards: A New Tool (06/06)
Fall, 2006
"There are times when a speaker comes along and you say to yourself, 'She's been there-done that.' Syble Solomon is one of those speakers..." Read more
USA Today
"Many marriages today are 'til debt do us part"
April 28, 2006
"It's the No. 1 taboo topic," says Syble Solomon, a motivational speaker who created Money Habitudes, playing cards for planners and counselors to use in getting couples talking about money. "People will tell you about their intimate sexual lives before they'll tell you about their money..." Read more
Smart Marriages Conference
How to Use the Money Habitudes Cards in Marriage Education Programs
William Bailey, Ph.D., University of Arkansas, June, 2005
"…The Money Habitudes cards can be used in a variety of marriage education programs to assist couples and families in evaluating their habits and attitudes toward money. .." Read more
Marshfield News-Herald
Sessions focus on good money habits
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Nov. 26, 2005
"…We talk about goal setting…How you establish financial goals helps put you in the drivers' seat for your financial future." This is the message Georgette Frazer will bring to the Roaract…program at the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County. (Rotaract, sponsored by Rotary International, is a service club for people ages 18-30. The clubs are designed for young adults to develop professional skills and address the needs of their communities through service projects.) She will demonstrate with Money Habitudes cards, developed for providing a balanced perspective of financial satisfaction… Frazer said the "habitude" approach is respectful."… "There are no right or wrong ways to handle money," she said describing the idea. "There are just different ways to handle money. It's all about understanding what your way is..." Read more
Horsesmouth: The Performance Improvement Network for Financial Advisors.
"Holiday Gifts for Clients: Where to Buy the Best"
Edward E. Klink, November 9, 2005
Money Habitudes was listed as one of the recommended gifts for clients.
Horsesmouth: The Performance Improvement Network for Financial Advisors.
"How a Life Planner Approaches a Client's Case"
Nicole O. Coulter, October 7, 2005
"Armed with factual information about his prospects' assets and risk tolerance, Shagrin's first order of business was not launching into an asset allocation discussion or explaining his conservative approach to risk. Instead he pulled out his Money Habitudes deck of cards-an entertaining yet informative financial planning tool he'd been using faithfully for the last two years… Read more
International Journal of Consumer Studies
"Book Review: Money Habitudes™: A Guide for Professionals working With Money Related Issues"
Volume 29 Issue 4 Page 386 - July 2005
Sue McGregor, Faculty of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University
Solomon has succeeded in creating a unique way to help people who are struggling with debt to overcome their inhibitions so they can open up and gain insights that will help them take control of their money…I feel confident recommending this tool…It looks like an exciting new way to help people discover their hidden habits and attitudes about money, freeing them to embark on a more empowering future financial life... Read more
Horsesmouth: The Performance Improvement Network for Financial Advisors
"Uncovering Your Client's Hidden Money Attitudes"
Elizabeth Marcovitz, September 15, 2004
Since advisors deal with money every day, we may forget the discomfort that others experience around the topic…Providing clients with a way to feel comfortable talking about money will not only enhance their investment decisions but also go a long way in building their loyalty…
Liz Donaghey, a third-party investment manager at Clark Capital … "The [Money Habitudes] cards change the tone of a meeting-from a serious discussion to a more interactive learning experience. It opens the door to a back-and-forth conversation that much more fully involves the client. This not only brings the client fully in to the experience, it also deepens the relationship and bolsters trust..." Read more
Partners in Paradise Radio Talk Show
Interviewed by Kat and Curtis Knecht
January 12, 2008
http://www.relationshipcoaching.com
WRC TV NBC, News 4 — Women and Money
Interviewed by Pat Lawson Muse
April 11, 2007
AM 860 WUDB
Delaware Valley's Only Money Talk Radio interviewed by Olivia Mellan
March 15, 2007
http://www.moneyharmony.com/mm/
WRC TV NBC, News 4
Interviewed by Susan Kidd on teaching kids about money
May 30, 2006
Real Money Radio Talk Show
Interviewed by Deborah Owens
October 11, 2005
WEAA 88.9 FM is the top ranking public radio station in the Baltimore, MD area
Great Relationships Radio Talk Show, WEBR Fairfax, VA
Interviewed by Kevin Decker
May 23, 2005
InCharge Radio
Interviewed by Mike Schiano
February 2, 2005
InCharge Radio is an Outreach presentation of InCharge® Education Foundation, a premier provider of educational products and services supporting the personal financial literacy needs of the people of the United States with a focus on the military.
VoiceAmerica, the industry leader in internet talk radio.
Interviewed by Steven Shagrin, JD, CFP®, CRPC®, CRC®, CELP
July 21, 2004