Marriage
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Money is a touchy subject, and our attitudes about it and our relationships with it harken back to things we learned as children. As such, far too many soon-to-be-married couples avoid specifically discussing it. Maybe they’re embarrassed by their lack of personal savings or their amount of consumer debt, or perhaps they grew up in
Getting married is exciting, but it can also be stressful, especially when issues arise around money. If you’re newly married or about to settle down with your significant other, there are ways to manage your money together that can spare your relationship a lot of distress. Read on for our best tips.
You drive a beat up ’95 Honda Civic and your spouse drives a shiny new BMW. You go to the mall and buy what you intended to buy, but your spouse comes home with a few of the latest gadgets and a new pair of shoes. You are working hard to save your pennies, but
Julia has a secret credit card that she hides from her husband, Carlos. Whenever she goes out for a little retail therapy, she uses that card and has the bill sent to her office. That way, she doesn’t have to listen to any lectures from him about how much she’s spending. She figures what he
The average cost of an American wedding is almost $30,000, and wedding photography and videography account for a whopping 15% of the total. If you’re fretting about how you’re going to pay for them, use these tips for getting less expensive professional wedding photography and videography.
After spending thousands on your wedding, the thought of spending thousands more on a romantic getaway probably doesn’t sound appealing. So try these strategies to reduce the cost of your honeymoon and ease its financial impact without sacrificing romance or relaxation.
In February 2017, the New York Post ran a story about a $325,000 wedding that was canceled after a brawl broke out at the rehearsal dinner. After a dispute over a toast led to punches, the groom’s father threatened to cut his son out of the family business if the wedding went forward. The groom
Everyone knows weddings can be expensive. But getting divorced can cost almost as much. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be so costly. If you and your partner can agree on significant issues, you can end your marriage for less — maybe even on the cheap.
When it comes to your finances, is it better to be married or single? The good news is they’re both better than being divorced. But whether marriage, domestic partnership, or singledom is right for you depends on a number of factors. It pays to compare them before you take the plunge.
An engagement ring for your partner is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make — and definitely one of the most stressful, especially if you’re tight on cash. Fortunately, when it comes to ring shopping, there are several ways to reconcile big dreams with a less sizable budget.
You might see a divorce coming from a mile away and still take steps to protect your finances before it happens. From opening an individual bank account to changing your beneficiaries, learn what to do now so that you’re not filled with financial regret later.
The sooner you start having hard conversations with your partner, the better off you’ll be. So if you’ve been avoiding having the money talk with your partner, it’s time to open a bottle of wine, light a candle, and sit down for a financial date. Don’t know where to start? These prompts can help.