Relationships
Separate Money = Sane Marriage
I’m told that sharing a checking account with one’s spouse is practical. I’ll never know—I can’t do it. All relationships have landmines; mine involve money. When I was 13, my father—whom I adored—had an affair with, and married, a woman with... ➡
Open a Joint 'Romance' Account
Maybe thinking about a bank account doesn’t evoke the same kind of flutter you get when you look into the eyes of your darling. But here’s an idea that can rev up your chemistry and your bottom line as a couple: Open a romance account—a... ➡
Co-Sign at Your Own Risk
Should you co-sign a loan or credit card for a friend or relative? I get this question a lot, especially since the economic downturn has made it harder for people to obtain loans. There are certainly situations where you might be inclined to... ➡
Try the Dual-Income System
Couples often ask me whether they should combine finances or not. My personal answer is yes…and no.In other words, what my husband and I have found (and what many studies show) is not just that money fights can wreck a marriage, but the underlying... ➡
