So, it's the new year season. Around new years many people focus on getting their personal financial house in order, but a lot of people are also focused on improving their personal relationships. So, if your goal is to improve your personal relationships, you'll have to take some action. Here are four ways to do this: 1. Deciding to do it - being intentional. You need … [Read more...] about If Your Goal Is To Improve Your Personal Relationships…Do These Four Things
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3 Side Hustles You Can Do as a Couple
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
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
Why Does Marriage Build Wealth?
Married people are richer. If you read much personal finance literature, you'll have learned this by now. While it's an interesting observation, what's more interesting is why this is. Speculation has involved a variety of topics: … [Read more...] about Why Does Marriage Build Wealth?
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
PT Barnum on Debt, Family and Credit
PT Barnum wrote the following back in the 1850's: "Mr. Beecher advised young men to get in debt if they could to a small amount in the purchase of land, in the country districts. 'If a young man,' he says, 'will only get in debt for some land and then get married, these two things will keep him straight, or nothing will.' This may be safe to a limited extent, but getting in … [Read more...] about PT Barnum on Debt, Family and Credit
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
