We are pleased to announce that a new book by Howard Dayton is just about to be released in April. The title is "Money and Marriage God's Way" and you can read more about it at the following link: http://www.scribd.com/doc/13102903/Money-and-Marriage-Gods-Way-RSSheet

OVERVIEW

Financial woes can devastate a marriage. But there is a better way—God’s way! Crown Cofounder and financial expert Howard Dayton shows you how to discover God’s approach to growing your finances and strengthening your relationship.

He offers practical, biblical principles to common problems, shares encouraging stories of real-life couples, and provides interactive discussion opportunities for you and your spouse. Whether you’re engaged, newly married, or empty-nesters—this book will help you cultivate the joy God intends for your marriage.

BENEFITS

Couples will learn:

• What to do before you say “I Do”
• How to Discover your Financial Personality
• All About Successful Money Management
• Howard also looks at such issues as blending your family, the special challenges of stay-at-home moms, and more

Related statistics

• Nearly 55 percent of couples hide financial assets from each other – Source: USA Today 4/28/2006
• Americans saved an average of 10.8 percent of their income in 1984. By 2006, their rate of saving had fallen to a -1 percent, the lowest savings rate in the past 73 years. – Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis

FEATURES

FORMATS – This title will be offered in tradebook and audio book formats.

COUNSELING/GROUP USE – The book is divided into 6 main sections with discussion questions at the end of each section. This arrangement allows the book to be used in weekly counseling or study group scenarios.

CROWN MONEY MAP – During the money management portion of the book, the Crown Money Map™ is included as the primary tool for creating a financial plan.

WEB SUPPORT – A support web site, MoneyandMarriage.org, is available to assist couples as they read the book. A new online resource called the Couples Personality I.D. Profile is available to help couples compare their financial personality differences and determine how to work with each other to solve money challenges. In addition, this practical online tool helps couples determine their financial goals and compares the spending habits of each spouse.

VIDEO – Future plans are to release a 6-session video Bible study that will accompany the book. Visit Crown.org for availability.

There's a website linked to the book with many more resources (many of them forthcoming after the official launch): http://www.marriageandmoney.org/