Marriage & Finances

Why is marriage these days a challenge? Some say that it's because of a lack of love - others say that it's because of love only. This article offers the reader the steps for chosing marriage...

Weddings can be one of the most memorable days of your lives although planning can be stressful. Most are very expensive, but I have learned from my own wedding a few tips to lower expenses. This...

Changing roles in a healthy relationship can be overwhelming for even the strongest of marriages. Due to job loss or other factors, couples may be switching household roles. According to...

Women have always stepped up when men were having hard times -- Rosie the Riveter is the first icon that comes to mind, representing how women stepped up in World War II as leaders of their...

There is no doubt the current economic situation has taken a toll on nearly everyone. Lack of financial security or sudden financial instability can lead to what may feel to be irrepressible...

When you find out your spouse has been hiding things from you financially, it can feel like a huge violation of trust. Whether they've been hiding debt or a serious shopping habit, dealing with a...

Have you ever considered donating plasma to earn some extra money? Maybe you decided not to because you weren't sure of the process. It turns out to be a great way to help out people in need and...

This article will help you learn more about Moissanite engagement rings.

Your best friend is getting married and has selected you to be one of her bridesmaids. Lucky you, that is

When you start planning your marriage, you usually take care of the enormous stuff first. You pick the cake, the church and the gown. You chop down your decisions for bridesmaids, picking your...

This is an easy and fair plan that will weather financial changes in a marriage. Money is one of the most frequent arguments couples have and a topic that will never go away. Because financial...

All of us would like to have financial stability, but all of us do not properly know how to budget the money we do have access to. It doesn't matter how much you make if you spend it all before...

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Getting married is a big step, no doubt about that. The motives of marriage should be for the better, not because all your friends are getting married and you feel left out. Take your time getting...

The primary cause of marital disharmony often is finance related. During this time of economic hardship, marriages can become strained and families stressed as each dollar is stretched. To keep...

Not only is it difficult to balance your checkbook, stick to a budget, and stay out of debt on your own, but the task becomes much more difficult after you are married. This means it is that much...

With today’s economy, money serves to be a large issue in many relationships. Every year thousands of people are divorced because of disputes over the lack of or misuse of money in their house...

Marriage during financially trying times.

Running an at-home business can be an exciting and rewarding venture. It can also be a lot of work. There will be both ups and downs when operating an at-home business. Successes and failures...

The bad economy is putting a big strain on marriages. Many people want to get divorced. However, now could be the worst time to get a divorce. Not only is divorce expensive but it's also not smart...

Economic crisis or not, everyone wants to know how to save money on a wedding. The day can cost as much as a new car, if not more. So what are the best areas to make the cuts? read here to find out.

I assume every husband out there has wondered how to argue with their wife and actually win! It is actually easier than you may think, but if you follow this advice it can happen more frequently.

Losing a job is hard on a person's ego since we as a society equate the job role with proof of societal contributions. Likewise, the job loss for a married person can cause havoc on a marriage if...

Getting engaged or planning to be married someday can be a great motivation to save money and get your finances into shape. Whether you just want to save money for the wedding or honeymoon or save...

Planning a budget wedding does not mean you have to sacrifice the things you value most in a wedding. It means you need to harness your creativity, as well as that of your friends and relatives....

Money is one of the main causes of arguments among married couples. The most common arguments result from financial distress or irresponsible spending habits. Here are a few ways to keep your...

A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people about to get married. It outlines how the assets should be distributed in the event of a divorce between the couple or unlikely death of...

You bet and lost your wife's pearl necklace then gambled away the rent. You may have a gambling problem here. But an equally enormous problem could be telling your wife what you’ve done....

Money, and especially lack of it, is the main reason many people divorce. Infidelity which is what most people think would cause them to get divorce is less common.

It’s very common in most households today: one or both spouses are holding two jobs. Just about everyone sees that doubling up can be rewarding financially but few think about the problems of two...

Relationships are about merging. They’re about sharing and doing things together. On that long list of enjoyable activities is the somewhat dreaded, (cue scary music) grocery shopping. Everyone...

When you came together, you thought you were only blending two lives. Then this little thing called a house came along. While it’s enough work to keep your relationship ship-shape, it’s even...

According to Project C.A.S.H., one-half of American households have accumulated less than $1,000 in net financial assets. This alarming statistic is suggestive of the financial vulnerability that...

Creating a dream day can be done if you are patient, optimistic and, above all, organized. There are many details to consider when you create a wedding. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, scattered...

A good wedding budget checklist isn't just a way to stay within your budget, but it is also a reminder of each task that needs to be done. One well-organized checklist can mean the difference...

Wedding photographers have traditionally consumed about 10 percent of the entire wedding budget. However, there are some savvy ways to get great wedding photos and save a bundle. The photos are...

Whenever you bring a large group of people together, you are always going to have to figure out how to feed them all. When it comes to a wedding, you want to do it elegantly, yet within a budget....

Music is a big part of any wedding day, whether it is religious or civil, black-tie or casual. However, a wedding band can take a big bite out of an overall wedding budget, so it really pays to...