Relationships
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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.
We’ve all heard that regular date nights are important to keep a marriage healthy and strong. Yet these days, everyone is busy, tired, and overspent. Add kids to the mix, and it only gets harder to prioritize each other in the midst of the daily chaos that is raising a family. Regardless, a solid marriage
If your relationship has gotten stale, a weekend getaway can help rekindle the flame. And it doesn’t have to be pricey. There are plenty of ways to enjoy a romantic weekend without breaking the budget. You just have to think outside the box.
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.
Money and finances can complicate a romantic relationship. Twine is a beginner-friendly budgeting and investing app that helps couples collaborate on their financial goals by working together and building good financial habits. Read on to find out whether Twine could benefit you and your partner.
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.
As a single person, it’s easy to assume that couples have it easier financially. After all, married couples have a built-in housemate to share expenses and potentially two incomes to put toward financial goals. And there’s certainly enough written about how couples can save money compared with single people. But don’t sell yourself short, my
Being divorced for several years, I have tried my hand at online dating, experimenting with a number of different sites, and I know from experience that for someone new to the process, it can be rather intimidating and confusing. You might be wondering which site is best for you, and if you should bother paying
Here is a common scenario: a friend asks you for money for the down payment on a car and promises to pay you back as soon as he can. Being the loving and caring friend that you are, you immediately loan the money, confident it will come back in due time. After all, you’ve known your friend
Going from rags to riches is essentially the American Dream. Whether it happens by way of a better-paying job or winning the lottery, some studies suggest that money can change your behavior – and not always for the better. Of course, there are plenty of charitable, helpful, and giving wealthy people. However, results from some
When you lend money to people you love, you put those relationships in jeopardy. But it’s hard to say no to someone who’s asking for your help out of a bind. This is tricky terrain to navigate, financially and personally. Before lending money to anyone you care about, take measures to reduce your financial risk
Being a victim of identity theft is never pleasant, but identity theft at the hands of a loved one can be a life-altering experience. Knowing that someone has used your personal information for financial gain is one thing, but when that person is close to you, it’s entirely another. What happens when you suffer at