tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post2619491959368340657..comments2023-10-31T11:26:06.733-04:00Comments on Marybeth Whalen: What's Your Score? (And A Giveaway!)Marybeth Whalenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-80454509014216983852009-04-11T09:11:00.000-04:002009-04-11T09:11:00.000-04:00Finances...yuck! Not my favorite word at the mome...Finances...yuck! Not my favorite word at the moment. The last two years have been financially trying to say the least. We have dealt with unemployment (both my husband and myself) and job changes. My husband just started a new job last week and I just found out I have a job lined up when I graduate from RN school the end of May. So....with all these changes (for the better) there is no better time to make sure we are on the same page financially. I can't wait to pick up your pick and read it!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954858628147271657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-2099373593744354632009-04-10T15:54:00.000-04:002009-04-10T15:54:00.000-04:00I would love to read your book!I would love to read your book!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145058035030523224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-8338944208332766002009-04-10T13:10:00.000-04:002009-04-10T13:10:00.000-04:00Well, we are part of the "3" crowd too...so disapp...Well, we are part of the "3" crowd too...so disappointing. I feel like such a failure in regards to money because I KNOW all the money "rules", have taken Dave Ramsey's course, I'm even a CPA for goodness sake!! But the problem is that my husband and I both grew up with terrible money role models, and we don't have the discipline to implement the things we know. I've read on some other sites that your book is really easy to put into practice, and I would love a tool to help my family get out of this ditch. Thank you so much, Mary Beth, for your honesty and for being willing to help those of us stuck in the same hard place you were. valerie.post@yahoo.comvalerie in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112899504149881702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-55885519531071815762009-04-10T12:44:00.000-04:002009-04-10T12:44:00.000-04:00I scored a 2. Disappointing, but like you said, i...I scored a 2. Disappointing, but like you said, it can only go up from here. My husband has been slightly more willing to work with me when it comes to finances since he ran out of work a few months ago (he's a self-employed contractor). I think things are starting to sink in for him, but I could use any and all help I can get. :)DeAnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647244749077724607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-67660130299376004382009-04-10T08:48:00.000-04:002009-04-10T08:48:00.000-04:00Thanks for the help and inspiration to be more foc...Thanks for the help and inspiration to be more focused with finaces! It's a really tuff one in today's world. This is one area I continually fail in. <BR/><BR/>I would love a copy of your book!<BR/>kimlord@comcast.net<BR/><BR/>May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. Happy Easter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-74611409097817831862009-04-10T02:32:00.000-04:002009-04-10T02:32:00.000-04:00Hi Marybeth! A few weeks ago, I was doing a Google...Hi Marybeth! A few weeks ago, I was doing a Google search for my own blog and came across yours! I love your blog. We're on the same page, sister!<BR/><BR/>Regarding books, I've put myself on a self-imposed buying freeze, because this is one area where I can easily spend a lot of money. Your book looks really good...I may have to break down and buy it...but I thought I'd take a chance at the free copy!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461894820210845362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-19666091057721667262009-04-09T23:19:00.000-04:002009-04-09T23:19:00.000-04:00Thanks for allowing God to use you to encourage ot...Thanks for allowing God to use you to encourage other women. I am entering to win the book which I am sure will be a blessing to a many!!Toninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-62791439995342258872009-04-09T22:17:00.000-04:002009-04-09T22:17:00.000-04:00Thanks for hosting!Thanks for hosting!Angela - Life w/ Two Busy Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886457828604488512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-62608159015608822322009-04-09T20:58:00.000-04:002009-04-09T20:58:00.000-04:00We got a 5. Some of the things, like knowing all ...We got a 5. Some of the things, like knowing all the household bills & amounts are thongs that DH would rather not have to deal with b/c he deals with al the bills from the business we own. I can see his point but I can also see where there may be a need for him to know that info.<BR/><BR/>RachelMotherHenStevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442184732257831881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-50130562659847325842009-04-09T18:03:00.000-04:002009-04-09T18:03:00.000-04:00we are an 8, but that really doesn't make me feel ...we are an 8, but that really doesn't make me feel so great.<BR/><BR/>Would love the booK!Chris A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-36004520937157917642009-04-09T15:16:00.000-04:002009-04-09T15:16:00.000-04:00I have been telling my husband about this book sin...I have been telling my husband about this book since hearing you speak on Monday at AWI. I scored an 8, but have a lot to learn. With 5 kids to raise, we just seem to need more income to actually make a dent in our debt. We have done well to cut our grocery, clothing, etc. costs - but 5 pairs of braces = $25,000! Where in the world is that going to fit in our budget!!!Camillehttp://www.camillelancaster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-44804083230998840482009-04-09T14:59:00.000-04:002009-04-09T14:59:00.000-04:00We got an 8, but not long ago, we would not have d...We got an 8, but not long ago, we would not have done so well. This is an issue that has plagued us for years, and God has brought us so far, as in so many other areas of our marriage.Dawn Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-7750687750092231382009-04-09T11:34:00.000-04:002009-04-09T11:34:00.000-04:00I need help in this area. Smiles!I need help in this area. <BR/>Smiles!Zaankalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656363440368599835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-57613298614724225802009-04-09T08:49:00.000-04:002009-04-09T08:49:00.000-04:00Marybeth, What a powerful devotion -- I thought th...Marybeth, <BR/><BR/>What a powerful devotion -- I thought that you'd been visiting our house recently as I was reading it. I'm currently pregnant with our third child and I've been an emotional wreck to be sure...my husband has taken the brunt of the abuse. I appreciate the way your devotion has opened my eyes...I owe my husband a huge apology.<BR/><BR/>As for our financial quiz score-- we did pretty darn good. Having tought a couple of sessions of Dave Ramsey's FPU has certainly helped get us on the same page. It's a long battle becoming debt free, but I know when I can scream the words "I'M DEBT FREE", every "sacrifice" will be worth it. <BR/><BR/>EllenEllen - SkoMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715190753477905113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-84038160032320341772009-04-09T08:31:00.000-04:002009-04-09T08:31:00.000-04:00Marybeth, I know that my husband and I need to rea...Marybeth, I know that my husband and I need to read your book. I know that if its in front of me, I will stare at it for a few days (or weeks) afraid to open it. Afraid to start the journey that I know we need to take. Thanks for having the courage to write this book, to share your family's story. I would love to win a copy of your book. <BR/>Blessings. <BR/>erinborden@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-12869867541979639192009-04-09T08:28:00.000-04:002009-04-09T08:28:00.000-04:00We got a 5 which is better then I expected. I can...We got a 5 which is better then I expected. I can't wait to read the book. I've been looking forward to it for a long time.Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184898469315867290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-45328517190141812862009-04-09T07:13:00.000-04:002009-04-09T07:13:00.000-04:00You know, as I headed over there, I thought we'd s...You know, as I headed over there, I thought we'd score pretty well. We don't have debt other than our house. We have never had debt in our marriage except for a ~ 6 month period where we paid off a refurbished car. We even went through Larry Burkett's program. But our score??? A 5 :o( . Looks like we need some heart change.fingerprintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834990380504928335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-13516467327253493202009-04-09T06:57:00.000-04:002009-04-09T06:57:00.000-04:00I like these thouht provoking questions Marybeth -...I like these thouht provoking questions Marybeth - and I's love to win your book!<BR/><BR/>Judy.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065154034557440473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-7597393230306554332009-04-09T01:35:00.000-04:002009-04-09T01:35:00.000-04:00Loved the quiz. We scored a 3-5 so not great but n...Loved the quiz. We scored a 3-5 so not great but not bad either. We know we have "issues" but are working on it!Just me~Bobbie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17832629920613908946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-84958755898576013642009-04-09T01:16:00.000-04:002009-04-09T01:16:00.000-04:00My score was a 6 ... maybe a 7 (not sure if hubby ...My score was a 6 ... maybe a 7 (not sure if hubby can list our payments for each month since I do the bills). This book sounds really good though. I feel like there is something I'm missing with our finances!VaQueenBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082051043155848057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-92201339305055975332009-04-09T00:10:00.000-04:002009-04-09T00:10:00.000-04:00I so want this freedom!! We are making progress w...I so want this freedom!! We are making progress would love to read this book!<BR/>dearingfamilycircus@verizon.netOh Dearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433459690293830854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-90417846473084989032009-04-08T22:54:00.000-04:002009-04-08T22:54:00.000-04:00We are working on this right now! By modern stand...We are working on this right now! By modern standards we don't have that much debt, but anything is more than we want, and we have not been on the same page where money is concerned for most of our marriage. I know it won't be easy, but I'm looking forward to learning more and working through this process together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-86112122554211618082009-04-08T22:45:00.000-04:002009-04-08T22:45:00.000-04:00Sore subject in my marriage! I would love to read...Sore subject in my marriage! I would love to read the book. On the other hand...hubby hates to read...do you have it on audio yet? :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978183359153072327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-13253996221438289482009-04-08T22:19:00.000-04:002009-04-08T22:19:00.000-04:00I heard you speak at AWI. It was great. This is an...I heard you speak at AWI. It was great. This is an area my husband and I are good at but it is always good to be encouraged and brush up! Thanks for all your practical tips.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378803146087631158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-74352554719618582552009-04-08T21:49:00.000-04:002009-04-08T21:49:00.000-04:00Well Dave and I are at the beach together and we t...Well Dave and I are at the beach together and we took your quiz and scored a 5! We used to be a lot more financially free..but we realize we need to work on it again! Would love to win your book! :) Robin<BR/><BR/>csrobinson1@verizon.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com