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When it comes to having a healthy relationship with your spouse involving money, it requires openness, understanding, and realism. After all, if you don’t have money for an expensive item, having and maintaining respect for each other is what is important. Saving and working towards buying that dream car can bring you closer together, where … Read more
Talk about money is an important part of any couple’s long-term success. Talking about money together will ensure that you’re creating a joint vision, are on the same page, and that you can pursue your shared and individual goals in life. Additionally, by talking about money on a regular basis healthily and productively, you’ll avoid … Read more
Did you know that at least one in four wives make more money than their husbands? In addition, in three out of four marriages, incomes are almost equal. Yet the idea of the man as the provider and the woman as the homemaker persists. The strange fact is that most couples ignore the fact that … Read more
When you consider credit card debt and its effect on a marriage, which is especially worse when only one person in the relationship has created credit card debt, it’s important to understand how this affects both of your futures truly. Even if you’re equally responsible, credit card debt can be very stressful on marriage and … Read more
One of the first things any married couple should do is put all their cards on the table and set up a budget. If you set up a realistic budget based on your joint goals in life, there shouldn’t be that much to fight about. However, most couples do sometimes fight about money. Having a … Read more
It is often assumed that a married couple will have a joint bank account. After all, the money belongs to both spouses equally, regardless of who earns it. A joint account enables both parties to see what’s going on in the account and manage their money together. However, there are times when it’s better not … Read more
One of the main reasons people end up in divorce court issues is money issues. Money is a very emotional part of life due to what it means for any one person or family. Money, no matter what anyone says, can buy some measure of happiness and security. After all, if you have enough money … Read more
If you’re thinking about or going through a divorce, it’s a tough time. It’s fraught with emotions that you may never have felt before. Even if you are the one initiating the divorce, it’s still tricky. Due to the highly emotional element of divorce, it’s easy to make mistakes without even thinking about the ramifications … Read more