Category - relationships

How to Buy an Engagement Ring

2 years ago

4 Pieces of Advice from My Mom

2 years ago

budget living • relationships

Do You Budget Better Than Your Husband?

2 years ago

How to make wedding invitations

2 years ago

Why get married?

2 years ago

money management • relationships

Combining Finances: Losing Independence

2 years ago

money management • relationships

Confession: I’m Scared to Combine Our Finances

2 years ago

Wedding Talk: I Promise Not To Turn Into Bridezilla

2 years ago

budget living • relationships

Ways you can save on your wedding dress

2 years ago

money management • relationships

Inexpensive but fun (and sometimes a little weird) date ideas

2 years ago

1) Create a 50/30/20 budget that lets you know what you can afford.

2) Treat your marriage like a business. Let one person manage the money, both people need to agree on goals and budget.

3) Pay off toxic debt, but use “good” debt to get ahead.

4) Risk is a fact of life, sensibly manage it. Diversify, do target asset allocation, cut costs and stick to your plan.

5) Save early for retirement. Save as much as you can and don’t stop.

6) Preserve your home equity. Buy less house than you can afford, pay off your mortgage. Don’t move if you can afford it.

7) Be a savvy consumer. Shop around for financial products, review recurring expenses and advocate for pro-consume regulation.