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10 Smart Personal Finance Tips Before You Get Married

10 Smart Personal Finance Tips Before You Get Married

Looking back, I know my wife and I made some pretty good decisions before we tied the knot, but there were probably a few things we could have done better.  With money being one of the top causes for divorce today (and a whole lot of arguments), I think it makes sense to get marriage [...]

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A Great Family Meeting About Money

This week I had what I consider a great family meeting about money with my wife.  To provide some background, my wife isn’t interested in all the financial details about our money management.  I’m just the opposite.  From past discussions, I’ve learned she loses interest quickly when I go into the finite details about our spending plan and [...]

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Marriage and Money: Avoid Arguing About Money

Maybe you’ve been here, love birds?  It’s the end of a long day and someone starts an unplanned discussion about money.  Maybe it’s about spending money “you spent what on what?”, overburdening feelings of debt, not being able to pay bills on-time , or where to get the money to meet an upcoming expense. No matter the [...]

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Marriage and Money: Talk About Money

Most couples find themselves talking about money often, especially when it comes to spending or bills. Talking about money is important for any family (even for couples without kids) to properly manage their finances. If conducted in the right way, the discussions can be productive and help the family stay on track towards their financial goals. [...]

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