Roberta A. Davilla Robbins (Ph.D., Ohio University) is the
past president of the Central States Communication Association, has
served on numerous communication journal editorial boards, and has
held faculty positions at University of Northern Iowa, Western
Illinois University, and Monmouth College. Her areas of study,
research, and publication include family communication,
instructional development, and the basic communication course.
A. Frank Thompson (Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln) is
a financial and business teaching and training consultant. He is
the former chair of the Department of Finance at the University of
Northern Iowa College of Business and has held positions at
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Cincinnati, Federal
Home Loan Bank Board, and Iowa State University.
"Straightforward and accessible, this book successfully bridges
discussions of communication and finance. As the importance of
connections among communication, relationships, and finance becomes
increasingly evident, this book is a much-needed and valuable
resource." Dr. David T. McMahan, Department of Communication and
Journalism - Missouri Western State University, First Vice
President - National Communication Association
"This book does something different from the thousands of books on
financial planning. It teaches the reader how to talk openly and
directly about money with loved ones. Again and again, the emphasis
is on honest and frequent communication among family members.
Mission statements help families get on the same page; yearly
reviews of those statements help them stay on the same page. The
book is chock full of informative and fascinating examples of
couples and families confronted with financial decisions. How
comforting to learn that careful and realistic planning, combined
with a thoughtful communication strategy, can bring out the very
best of a family. This book is a recipe for more fulfillment in
life and for greater cohesion among family members. Bravo Davilla
Robbins and Thompson!" Andrew S. Parlin, Founder, Washington Peak
Investment Advisors LLC
"I have read many personal finance books over the years. However,
this is the first book I have read that integrates the importance
of communication with personal finance. The book provides steps to
ensure financial planning has a higher probability of success by
teaching communication strategies throughout the process. This book
will change how families talk about and handle their personal
finances. I wish I would have read this book a long time ago!" Ryan
Sheridan, President and CEO of PSB Corporation and Denver Savings
Bank, Denver, IA
"Communicating Finances in the Family is a rare book which doesn't
just focus on the dollars and cents of financial planning but also
covers the human relationships involved in setting and implementing
financial goals. Making financial decisions should involve family
members. This book lays out the importance of ongoing communication
within the family unit, laying out the process including
constructing a mission statement, collecting financial statements,
creating goals, and producing action plans. As a financial
professional, Chapter 4 on financial analysis provides a simple and
doable outline for collecting the necessary data to assist in the
communication and financial planning process. But this book, unlike
other financial planning books, also provides a blueprint for
family communication. All families would benefit from the
communication principles laid out in this book. I wish my parents
and I could have had read this book and had these discussions. I
strongly recommend this book to all families whether you are just
starting out or have already accumulated wealth." Dr. Linda E.
Bowyer, Professor Emerita of Finance, University of Toledo"I
thought that I was a good planner until my children graduated from
high school. All of the sudden, I was overwhelmed with their
financial needs including college tuition, accommodation, and
transportation. By adopting the financial planning strategies of
Communicating Finances in the Family, I learned to be better
prepared to set goals and make sound decisions related to planning
for my children's expenses, emergencies, major purchases, savings,
investments, and retirement. Now, I feel that my financial outcomes
have improved, my peace of mind has been restored, and my
retirement goals have been achieved."
Mohammed Rawwas, Ph.D.
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