Side hustles are becoming more prevalent in society than ever before. There are side hustles for just about every type of person, and new ones are being created every single day. Some ambitous individuals are even able to turn a side hustle into a lucrative full time job. Most people equate side hustling with being a solopreneur or working by yourself. However, that's just not … [Read more...] about 3 Side Hustles You Can Do as a Couple
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The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It
The phrase “the grass is greener where you water it” means that the more you work on your personal romantic relationships, the better they become. However, properly watering the grass requires significant time and investment in your relationship. … [Read more...] about The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It
How to Convince Your Spouse to Invest in Stocks
You may live for the thrill of investing and enjoy seeing your money in your portfolio grow. You may also weather any stock market downturn with resilience, confident that what goes down must go up. However, what do you do when your spouse is less than interested or even fearful of investing in the stock market? Depending on your partner’s personality, there are several ways … [Read more...] about How to Convince Your Spouse to Invest in Stocks
Check Out The Gottman Marriage Minute
File this posting under "good to know if you want to improve your relationship". If you're looking for solid, easily actionable marital advice, consider signing up for the Gottman Marriage Minute. It's a great resource if you are discussing money or just want to improve how you relate to your partner. … [Read more...] about Check Out The Gottman Marriage Minute
Stuck At Home With Your Partner? Consider These Tips
The coronavirus is in full effect here in the United States. While it is still too early to tell what the virus' impact will be, there is plenty of chatter about the consequences of the epidemic for the economy. This includes mass layoffs and discussions about aggressive quarantine measures. Many companies are instituting work from home policies and Federal official are … [Read more...] about Stuck At Home With Your Partner? Consider These Tips
7 Basically Free Valentine’s Day Gifts For The One You Love
Valentine's Day is a time for those in relationships to celebrate their loved one and those not in relationships to also celebrate not having to spend all the extra dough on this commercialized holiday. However, for those of us who are in relationships, there are ways we can still make Valentine's Day special for our significant other without breaking the bank. In this article, … [Read more...] about 7 Basically Free Valentine’s Day Gifts For The One You Love
Couples Financial Discussion Questionnaire
In case you and your significant other are looking to integrate your finances, here is a great questionnaire I found on Reddit's personal finance subreddit. https://docs.google.com/document/d/17106o13FmL59X9S8kgTKk9Zy8ZpFylLvcHf0G1m2l9c/edit Check it out if you're interested. Hat tip: Gonzodamus … [Read more...] about Couples Financial Discussion Questionnaire
Hunting Does Not Build Wealth
Back in 2015, I moved from Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon to be closer to family. After moving, I gleefully discovered that you could legally own firearms and hunt in the state. This wasn't something that could be easily done in the District. … [Read more...] about Hunting Does Not Build Wealth
Gottman, Marriage, Meaning and Money
If you're married or in a committed relationship, one thing you'll learn is that fights about money aren't really about the money. Instead, they're often about underlying values like safety, security, freedom, etc. So, if you're fighting with your partner about money, here is a resource I wanted to share with with you. Its good for folks who are struggling to integrate their … [Read more...] about Gottman, Marriage, Meaning and Money
Getting Together, Getting Hitched, Prenups and More
Embarking upon a new relationship is a wonderful time in life---emotions are running high and you have ton of optimism about the future you will build together. The last thing you want to do is jeopardize your love by discussing mundane things like who brings home the bacon. But when you are getting together issues related to money are inevitably going to come up. Whether you … [Read more...] about Getting Together, Getting Hitched, Prenups and More