Getting engaged and married is an exciting time in anyone’s life. It can also be a time of intense stress as you try to plan a wedding and adapt to living with your significant other. Adding money to the equation only makes…
We’ve all heard that regular date nights are important to keep a marriage healthy and strong. Yet these days, everyone is busy, tired, and overspent. Add kids to the mix, and it only gets harder to prioritize each other in…
It’s tough to keep the fire in your relationship when you’re bogged down in your daily routine. A romantic weekend getaway is just the ticket to rekindle that flame — but the cost! According to Lending Tree’s ValuePenguin, the average cost…
Everyone knows weddings can be expensive. But not everyone realizes that ending a marriage can cost nearly as much as starting one — without the happy memories to go with it. A 2019 Nolo survey found that Americans who paid…
It’s often considered taboo to talk about money. However, if you’re in a serious relationship or getting married, money talk is inevitable. Money is a common source of arguments between couples. If you and your partner have drastically different financial…
Even if it’s for the best in the long run, divorce wreaks havoc on your finances in the short term. Your income drops while your living expenses increase. There’s also the cost of the divorce to consider, including paying attorney’s…
As a single person, it’s easy to assume that couples have it easier financially. After all, married couples have a built-in housemate to share expenses and potentially two incomes to put toward financial goals. And there’s certainly enough written about…
Being divorced for several years, I have tried my hand at online dating, experimenting with a number of different sites, and I know from experience that for someone new to the process, it can be rather intimidating and confusing. You…
Here is a common scenario: a friend asks you for money for the down payment on a car and promises to pay you back as soon as he can. Being the loving and caring friend that you are, you immediately loan the…
Going from rags to riches is essentially the American Dream. Whether it happens by way of a better-paying job or winning the lottery, some studies suggest that money can change your behavior – and not always for the better. Of…
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