Category - relationships

money management • relationships

How to Manage Your Money as a Newlywed Couple

2 years ago

budget living • relationships

7 Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts

2 years ago

budget living • relationships

Are you your household’s budget master? (And how do you handle it?)

2 years ago

Love means…putting up with each other’s obsessions

2 years ago

Millionaire Matchmaker: Superficial or Super Smart?

2 years ago

Why do we get so crazy over Valentine’s Day?

2 years ago

How much does it cost to have a baby…?

2 years ago

Would You Sign a Prenup?

2 years ago

Spring 2011 Wedding Updates

2 years ago

It’s never too early to start family traditions

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.