Money
Having two incomes doesn’t mean you’ll save money, even if you live together! These tips for engaged couples who can’t save money are inspired by a question from a reader. “My fiancé and I dated long distance for 3 years before getting engaged 4 months ago. I moved to his state and we decided that [...]
How do you live without your husband? By believing you CAN be happy without him – his money, love, financial support, frustrating habits, and self-destructive behaviors. Happiness exists apart from your husband – though it doesn’t feel like it right now. “I’ve been married to same man for 30 years, and he has manipulated and [...]
You can love your boyfriend and still say no when he asks to borrow money! Here’s what to do when you don’t want to lend your boyfriend money. These tips are inspired by a reader, who says: “My 65 year old boyfriend is preparing to retire. Part of his preparation will be filing for bankruptcy [...]
How easy it is to get your money back from people you thought you trusted depends on the conditions of the loan and if you wrote down the particulars of the loan (which most people don’t seem to do!). These tips apply to money lenders who put their agreement in writing, as well as those [...]
If you’re getting divorced, you need to know how to deal with financial debt, keep your assets, and start rebuilding for retirement. These tips for protecting your money are for divorcing couples who want to equitably split assets and liabilities — and focus on the future. First, check out Robin Williams’ quotation about divorce: “Ah, [...]
Married or single, earning $100 or $15 an hour – every woman needs to know how to support herself financially. These signs of financial independence for women will help you figure out if you need to take control of your money. “Women need to develop a healthy, honest relationship with our money,” says financial guru [...]
Do you feel trapped in your marriage because you have no money to support yourself? Here are a few ways to get money to leave your husband. “I had two kids was pregnant with my third [while he was sleeping around],” says C. on Should I Leave My Cheating Husband? “I have nowhere to go. I lost [...]
Knowing how couples get rich will help you and your partner grow wealthy together – and maybe even add some spice to your relationship! These tips are inspired by Lois Frankel, who has written several books on money, career, and achievement. Heed her words of warning: “The most foolish thing I’ve ever done related to [...]
When one partner brings debt into the marriage, the debt is now yours as a couple. But you can stop debt from ruining your marriage – and even find ways to be closer than ever because of your financial debt. Here’s what one reader asked: “When my fiance and I get married, am I responsible [...]
Yes, you can deal with financial stress effectively and creatively. Here are six surprising ways to stress less about finances; these tips are from a variety of experts, ranging from psychologists to medical doctors. Before the tips, a quip: “Give your stress wings and let it fly away.” ~ Terri Guillemets. I know this is [...]
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