AboutJaynee Sasso Expertise I can answer questions about how to develop an effective budgeting strategy, rebuild & repair your credit, getting out of debt, developing a financial plan beyond paying bills, money & relationships and positioning yourself to experience a lifetime of financial success.
Experience Jaynee Sasso is founder and president of Faithful Assistants Inc, which is an online financial empowerment center. Sasso has been a licensed real estate agent for ten years and a broker for five years. As a foreclosure specialist, she helped families understand their options and helps them survive foreclosure and financial ruin.
Prior to founding Faithful Assistants Inc. Sasso worked as a licensed registered representative (Series 6 & 63 securities license) and life insurance representative for three years. It was during this time, as well as, her continuation in real estate that lead to the creation of her company. With all the financial difficulties facing Americans today she feels compelled to help them uncover the root of their financial problems and teach them the financial principles that would change their mindset first and ultimately their behavior.
Publications I currently have a financial column in the Urban Views Weekly newspaper. Please visit www.urbanviewsweekly.com You can also get more financial tips by visiting my blog at www.commonsensewaytowealth.blogspot.com
Education/Credentials Sasso recently accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer of Mt Gilead Baptist Church in Newport News, VA. She attended Clark University in Worcester, MA and is an alumnus of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council & A Better Chance Inc., 1995. She also served as a member of the Short Hills BNI chapter and speaker for the Somerset County Coalition On Affordable Housing SCCOAH - Step by Step 1st time homebuyers program. She is the former host of the "Protect Your American Dream" radio broadcast featured on the WMCA 970 AM.
Question I am frustratied with my husbands spending - I have talked to him about it, how can I be more convincing that it's a major problem in our family, esp. since we have to apply for help for even our basic family needs?
Answer Hi Leann,
I truly understand your frustration and want you to know that you are not alone. Many people struggle within their marriages because of financial strain. Talking to your spouse is often not enough. You must show them. They need to see on paper how their spending impacts the family budget. You also need to describe the steps that you have taken to improve the family's overall financial health. He must understand that you are not asking him to make sacrifices that you are not already making. Often there is a lack of trust and the one party refuses to change simply because they feel that the other party is not making the same sacrifices. To ease any feelings of mistrust I suggest allotting you both an allowance within the family budget for your own personal use. This will reinforce the fact that both parties are equally sharing the responsibility.
If after showing him the family budget and sharing with him your concerns he still continues with the same behavior you may want to consider the following:
(a) Marriage counseling- there may be a deeper issue within the marriage
(b) Seek additional help from an organization such as Debtors Anonymous. He may have a compulsive disorder and need professional help. For more info visit http://www.ncdaweb.org/SpendingSigns.html
Unfortunately, he has to admit that he has a problem and then be willing to seek out additional help. Until then you will have to take responsibility for the financial well being of your family.
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