Money is one of the top reasons for divorce. Given our economic climate, now is not the time for couples and families to be “silent” about money. Money being a “taboo” topic has lead to deceit, division and divorce in couples and it’s time for a change. Money and Marriage Advocate, Dr. Taffy Wagner says, “Money has always been a part of Marriage, NOW is the time to make it a positive tool for many and not a negative word or discussion in their lives.”
According to a recently released report on marriage by the Institute for American Values and the National Center on African American Marriages and Parenting (NCAAMP), the organizers noted the percentage of US adults who are married dropped form 78 percent in 1970 to 57 percent in 2008. Furthermore, 40% of all American children today are born out-of-wedlock and 71 percent of African American children are born without married parents.
Dr. Wagner said “In order to strengthen marriages and even encourage marriage within the African American Community as being beneficial to all, it is important to discuss money and marriage issues not avoid them. Money has many roles within marriage and a family. Its time we address the roles and impact of money.”
February 7-14, 2010 is National Marriage Week. NMW is a collaborative effort to encourage churches and diverse groups to strengthen individual marriages, reduce the divorce rate and build a stronger marriage culture.
Suzanne Mayo, Director of Black America Saves and Lavonia Perryman, Asst Director will join Dr. Taffy Wagner on February 12, 2010 to discuss saving and wealth building for African American families and how money and marriage is a lifestyle.
For details about Friday’s event go to
http://moneyandmarriagelifestyle.eventbrite.com/
