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- Anthony calls in Gail to deal with his wife, Tamara, who he feels spends indiscriminately. They have a relatively low combined annual household income at just under $45,000 which is part of their financial issue. Beyond their household expenses, they made an agreement that she would only spend on things she needs for work as a hairdresser, which still seems to add up to a lot of beauty products. Part of Anthony's concern is providing for their infant daughter properly, they not wanting her to fall into the feeling of being poor like they both did when they were growing up. However, their financial situation does not stop them from dipping into their daughter's savings whenever they feel the need. Anthony also wants to have more children which will compound their financial problems unless something changes. Part of providing that security for their daughter is their want to own their own house instead of renting for their entire lives. Anthony seems to realize that he is not totally blameless, he often taking the easier path of going out for fast food instead of eating at home. Also, Tamara does all the finances for their household as the one with the greater natural aptitude in that area. In speaking to Tamara, Gail finds a somewhat defeatist attitude in that Tamara has always felt poor, and feels that nothing they will ever do will change that. Gail gives Tamara a choice with regard to certain issues to see where her true priorities lie. Gail also wants them to see what it will take to work toward their stated goals of a house and more kids, and whether the short term pleasures they currently spend on are worth forgoing those longer term goals.