Women, Men, and Money : The Four Keys for Using Money to Nourish Relationship, Bankbook, and Soul

Do you want to know how you and your partner can keep money from sabotaging your standard of living? And how you can use money, day in and day out, to expand your capacity for intimacy, forge meaningful connections with others, acquire large amounts of cash, and bolster your self-esteem? Attorney Bill Devine shows you how to stop listening to conventional wisdom about financial security and start using money to convert the talents and spirit within you into the rich life you are capable of having.

Money is a tough issue to talk about, no matter how much you have. Surveys indicate that it is the leading cause of conflict for couples in America. Using case studies from his practice, Devine presents fresh communication techniques for avoiding and resolving painful misunderstandings about money. He also provides guidelines for discussing money in a way that can help you and your partner build a healthy relationship as well as a life together that reflects your values.

The customs and myths attached to getting a job, buying a house, and saving for retirement cause many couples great anxiety, frequently ruining their bankbooks, love, and self-esteem. With advice that is fiscally sound and spiritually aware, Devine shows you how to handle finances in a more rewarding fashion. He sets forth ingenious steps for investing more lucratively, negotiating more profitably, and using money to nurture your relationship and yourself. He offers guidance for finding work that suits your talents, fits your relationship, and pays you well. He also presents the keys for transforming any financial crisis into opportunity.

Devine's entertaining anecdotes illustrate that his advice will help you nourish your relationship and soul, while also helping you earn significant financial returns. His practice sessions will help you put the advice to work. Whether you are in a relationship or looking forward to one, this inspiring book will teach you how to earn, spend, invest, negotiate, and communicate about money in ways that will move you toward the relationship, bank balance, and life you desire.

William Francis Devine, Jr., has counseled individuals and couples as well as global financial institutions and Fortune 500 clients. He is an attorney and president of the California Real Estate Clinic, a radically economical and healthy alternative to standard brokerage services. He is also editor of the national newsletter Self-Worth Illustrated, maintains a web site athttp://www.wdevine.com/, and leads Women, Men & Money workshops throughout the countr