You can love your boyfriend, and still say no when he asks to borrow money! Here’s what to do when your gut says no to your boyfriend’s request for a financial loan. These tips are inspired by a reader, who says: “My 65 year old boyfriend is preparing to retire. Part of his preparation will [...]
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 [...]
Are you trapped in your marriage because you have no money to leave? Here are a few ways to get money to leave your husband, inspired by a reader’s comment. “I had two kids was pregnant with my third [while he was sleeping around],” says C. on Should I Leave My Cheating Husband? The Best Reason [...]
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 [...]
Learning how to improve your relationship when you’re in debt as a couple may be the best thing you can to secure your future together! Here are six ways to build a better relationship despite money problems such as financial debt. “The idea that simply being more supportive is better for your marriage is a [...]
The quicker you learn how to declutter your home, the faster you’ll decrease your debt! Clutter increases financial debt in several ways, says prosperity advisor Paula Langguth Ryan, author of Bounce Back From Bankruptcy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Back on Your Financial Feet. Here’s how clutter increases debt, plus Ryan’s tips for decluttering your home. [...]
This money advice for married couples will help you avoid debt problems and money fights. Saving money for couples is easier when you’re on the same financial page — which is what these money tips are all about! Before the tips, a quip: “Can anybody remember when the times were not hard and money not scarce?” ~ [...]
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