This week’s question is not only our Money Monday for the week, it’s also part of our Money Talks series. It comes from David via email: How do you recommend getting on the same page with your spouse when it comes to finances? We both grew up with very different mindsets around money. My parents
Meet Me Halfway by The Black Eyed Peas is one of my favorite songs. It is about waiting for the one you love and finding common ground. The song is applicable to both finances and marriage. The days of arguing over who loves the other person more and rose petals on the bed seem like
According to older generations, millennials do everything differently. This even includes marriage. Most millennials are choosing to get married later in life, or not at all. And the ones that are getting married frequently decide to get a prenup. No, prenups aren’t just for rich people anymore. In fact, some millennials are getting prenups for
When couples plan their retirement, they should take into account a simple fact of life: On average, women live longer than men. A woman who reaches 50 is likely to live to 83, while a man who reaches 50 is likely to live only to 79. A healthy 65-year-old woman will live, on average, to
Many couples blame their marriage problems on disagreements and an inability to see eye to eye. Marriage counseling is a great option for couples who need to learn how to better communicate, but it might not solve the problem that caused a disagreement in the first place, especially if the problem involves money. So because
If you’ve noticed an uptick in engagement announcements on Facebook recently, it’s not all in your head — engagement season is a real thing. But if you’re thinking about proposing to your own partner, you’ll want to make sure you’ve talked through the practical side of things first. “You’ll want to have really good, open