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It Pays to talk (2/2)

Removing the stress and confusion of family money matters

To get our money to work for us, the authors write that we must first come to terms with our priorities and discuss these priorities with those closets to us. We must then identify our dreams and establish [----1----] financial goals so we can turn our dreams into reality. To do this, the authors write that we must focus our thoughts, organize our paperwork, and then write down our plans to enhance the likelihood that we will achieve these financial goals.

Joining forces

The authors look into the power of joining forces through marriage and provide many ways couples can make the most of [----2----] incomes. The benefits of a [----3----] agreement are also outlined along with a rundown of what should and should not be included in one.

The authors write that it is crucial to look at how your current financial picture influences the financial attitudes that are passed on to your children. They also discuss the importance of teaching them the value of money early; how to distinguish between an impulsive want, a [----4----] (one compound adjective) desire and a need; and understanding how to budget money wisely.

The authors explain the best ways parents can invest in a child’s future and their own retirement, and how to get through the language and technical barriers of estate planning. The also teach investors how to prepare for the unexpected with tips about health insurance, Medicare, life insurance, and long-term coverage, as well as questions to ask before purchasing plans.

Why Soundview likes this book

It Pays to Talk provides straightforward advice about planning for the future and making the most of a family’s money. The authors’ tips and tactics create a firm foundation on which the discussion of family money matters can begin and offer answers to the questions that will arise when getting down to the nuts and bolts of long-term investing and meeting the financial goals of couples, children and parents alike.

Vocabulary Focus

come to terms with (something) (idiom) ---to learn to understand and deal with something
rundown (n) ----a detailed report
impulsive (adj) ---done suddenly without any planning or consideration of the results
budget (v) ----to plan how much money you will spend on something
make the most of (something) (idiom) ---to take full advantage of something because it may not last long
the nuts and bolts (idiom) ---the basic, practical details of a job or other activity

Specialized terms

Prenuptial agreement (n. phr) ---婚前协议an official document signed by two people before they get married which says what will happen to their possessions and/or children if they divorce
Medicare (n) ---（美国政府的）联邦医疗保险a government program in the U.S.for people who are 65 and older that pays for medical treatment

Exercises for Today:

听写&翻译练习：（奖励50HY）
a) 听写填空：补全课文中的空白处。
b) 翻译：翻译文本中高亮的句子（注意联系上下文哦）
讨论问题：（奖励100HY~200HY）
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Joining forces

The authors look into the power of joining forces through marriage and provide many ways couples can make the most of [----2----] incomes. The benefits of a [----3----] agreement are also outlined along with a rundown of what should and should not be included in one.

Why Soundview likes this book

有可能你还不知道“每日Skit听写"
有可能你几次路过“猫头鹰俱乐部”却错过了“每日Skit听写”
有可能你还在寻寻觅觅适合你提高英语听力的方式。。。。。。。。。

请驻足停留——每日Skit听写与彭蒙惠课文配套的英语短剧
What we offer:
这里有最新的话题
这里有最新的生词——更全面地巩固和掌握词汇
这里有各式各样的英语口音——快速提高英语听力水平