6 Important Money Strategies for Single-Income Couples
Before I got married, my husband and I talked about our financial situation, and we both agreed that I’d support our family so he could focus his full attention on school.
Marriage
4 Best Money Management Apps for Couples
Co-managing money with your significant other can be one of the most stressful parts of a relationship.
My Husband Knew Nothing About Our Finances
“Ohhh, I have to hide these shopping bags, my husband is going to kill me!” my friend said, her arms laden with her latest haul.
How Combining Finances Actually Made My Marriage Better
When my husband and I got married, we’d already been sharing finances for two years. It has helped our marriage like nothing else we’ve ever done.
7 Best Nontraditional Wedding Gifts
The truth is, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to make a gift memorable. We’ve rounded up a list of the seven best nontraditional wedding gifts.
My Family Was Rich, and My Husband’s Was Poor
People say money doesn’t buy happiness. But money can certainly cause tension and stress in a marriage — depending on how much or how little you have and your attitude on spending it.
Why Women Should Stay in the Career Game
Bestselling author Holly Peterson on love, money, and why career is so important.
7 Questions to Ask Your Fiancé Before You Get Married
When planning a wedding, you need to have meaningful, brutally honest conversations about real-life financial scenarios and how you’ll handle them together.
I’m Getting Married: How Do I Protect Myself Financially?
Preparing to get married is an exciting time, but it is also fraught with expectations, tough financial decisions, and potentially awkward conversations. Also: Joint accounts can be scary.
I Grew Up Poor and My Husband Didn’t: Here’s How It Affects Our Daughter
Recently my two-year-old daughter and I were ice skating. As I shuffled around the ice, she held my hand and twirled about around in an imitation of the Disney On Ice show we had recently seen.
“Maybe you…
Depending on a Spouse for Financial Support: Myth vs. Reality
If you ask women whether they want to depend on a man to support them, most will say no. Young women today have jobs, paychecks, and interesting goals. But their life choices tell a different story. While interviewing recent college…
The Warning Signs of Financial Abuse
[Editor’s Note: The following piece contains descriptions of graphic violence.]
One hot summer afternoon, 15-year-old Nancy Salamone was hanging out on the boardwalk at Orchard Beach, in her hometown of the Bronx, which is how she spent…
The Joke About Women And Money
My husband has a habit of saying in public that I am “bad with money.” He’ll toss this out in conversation as though it’s common knowledge, expecting to be met with general agreement, not debate. If he were…
A Prenup Is Romantic
When you hear “prenup,” you may immediately cringe and think, “How unromantic.” However, considering a prenuptial agreement may prove to be one of the most romantic steps you take in your relationship — that is, if…
A Joint Account Can Be Scarier Than Marriage
We were sitting in our tiny studio apartment discussing our plans for the next day when he popped the question.
"Why don't we just join accounts?" my boyfriend asked when I said I needed to open…
I’m Not Waiting for a Marriage Proposal
What is it about women’s lives that seems so delicious and up for public consumption? Why does almost everyone I know think they have a free pass to ask me invasive questions about my relationship? Am I wearing…
9 Myths About Marriage and Money
Given that financial disagreements are the No. 1 predictor of divorce, it’s no wonder some people keep money conversations completely separate from their romantic relationships, trying to avoid the conflict altogether.
But it’s important to remember that “marriage…
How Tying the Knot Affects Your Student Loans
If you’re thinking about getting married, but worried about the implications of bringing big student loan debt into a relationship, 2016 brings some good news.
Tying the knot won't disqualify you from enrolling in the government…
Are You Ready for Marriage?
I once knew a girl in college who started a binder of fantasy wedding clippings when she was 8 years old. This perplexed me.
I grew up in a household with happily married parents who never pushed romantic ideals upon…
The Problem With Buying a House Before Marriage
According to the Washington Post, this year, marriage rates per capita have declined about 35 percent since the 1980s. But even though the tradition of marriage is no longer a foregone conclusion for many, it turns out home ownership is…
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