Now that I'm in my 40s, I meet a lot of single people. Maybe they're divorced or what have you. A lot of them seem totally focused on staying single, yet they want to be financially independent. This is a shame because in staying single is building wealth with the brakes on. That is, if you are in a marriage where you work well with your partner, your wealth really … [Read more...] about Staying Single is Building Wealth With The Brakes On
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3 Ways to Help a Financially Struggling Spouse
When I lived in Chicago, our landlords had been married for over 20 years. He was used to being the breadwinner. She worked part-time at a low-income job and helped to manage their three rental properties. During the economic downturn in 2007, he lost his job. At first, he optimistically applied for other positions, but as the months dragged on, he went into a deep depression … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Help a Financially Struggling Spouse
Zeta App Review: An Easy Way to Manage Your Money Together
Let's face it, managing two incomes and two sets of expenses separately can be a headache. However, with Zeta's seamless interface, you can easily upload your account information, start managing your household's money, and plan your financial goals right from your desktop or mobile phone. If you and your significant other are ready to manage your finances together, then the … [Read more...] about Zeta App Review: An Easy Way to Manage Your Money Together
6 Things to Know Before Couples Combine Finances
One of the most intimidating tasks for many newly married couples is to combine finances. When you do so, you may feel vulnerable. After all, you’ve been handling your money independently for years; now you are going to trust another person to be as responsible as you’ve been all these years. However, if you can overcome your fear and share finances, your relationship can be … [Read more...] about 6 Things to Know Before Couples Combine Finances
If Your Goal Is To Improve Your Personal Relationships…Do These Four Things
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
Things to Consider Before Moving in as a Couple
Before you and your partner decide on moving in together, there are certain things that have to be ironed out. Although you may have spent nights together at either yours or theirs, living together is quite different from occasional nights over. … [Read more...] about Things to Consider Before Moving in as a Couple
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
