There are a lot of financial decisions that come down to so much more than numbers.

Except for the little issue of the value you place on having and raising a family.

Real financial planning must acknowledge that reality.

Tricks to Help You Make Any Difficult Decision

As you go over your budget, add all of your assets with emotional value.

The next time youhave to make a tough financial decisionconsult your budgetandyour emotional balance sheet to help you decide.

The whole article is well worth a read, so check it out at the link below.

An Emotional Balance Sheet Can Guide Hard-to-Quantify Financial Choices| The New York Times

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