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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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
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
What Happens If Your Spouse Depletes Your Joint Account Before Separation?
Many couples have joint bank accounts throughout their marriage. This often happens either because they pool all of their money together or because they keep separate accounts but have a joint one to pay household bills. Another reason why spouses share an account is because one person is the budgeter in the family and needs access to the other's money. For millions of … [Read more...] about What Happens If Your Spouse Depletes Your Joint Account Before Separation?
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
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
Couple-Preneurs: Great Business Ideas for Couples
Would you and your partner like to join forces to develop and run your own business? Couple-preneurs are becoming more common and there’s plenty of business ideas you can use to get started. If you’re looking for inspiration on the types of business ventures couples can undertake, here you’ll discover some great ideas to consider. Launch your own restaurant If you have … [Read more...] about Couple-Preneurs: Great Business Ideas for Couples
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
Venus and Mars and Your Money
Good morning Dinks. We've talked about how men are from Mars and women are from Venus when it comes to certain aspect of life such as in the office, but what about when it comes to your money? If you and your spouse manage your money differently is it just a difference in your personalities or is it actually genetic? Maybe men are more aggressive in their investments It is … [Read more...] about Venus and Mars and Your Money