Love and money sometimes results in money problems in a marriage. As a team, work together to lower your bills and balance your household budget. By Kim Griffiths |
For all of the time that couples spend picking out rings, china, wedding locations and honeymoon spots, money is something they often overlook. Then, when the honeymoon finally ends and they are thrust back into their daily lives, the issues of student loans, mortgages, energy bills and furniture costs are illuminated with startling clarity. |
The typical dream that most Americans share is one that lies within their future. Some people will report aspirations to obtain a successful career, some will report a desire to positively impact many lives, but most people wish, if nothing else, to discover their soul-mate and establish romantic relations with him or her. |
I'm an observer. I love to think about the world around me and learn. What I often observe is that many relationships suffer when it comes to finances. There is a simple solution, involve an objective third party to the relationship - the budget. By Alexandra Heep |
One of the main causes of contention in marriage is money. For most people, this information is not new. However, it is possible to step back and achieve financial harmony with your partner. Or at least reach a financial truce. |
Mad money has meant different things over the years. Mad money used to refer to the money that girls would pin inside their clothing before going on a date, in case it went awry and they needed a way home. By Janet Grischy |
It might be winter and a bit cold right now, but in a few months it will be spring and once again love will be in the air. Young love birds will find each other and fly together for the first time. Like many young couples, my Fiancee and I will be getting married! |
While you and your spouse will never agree on everything, there are certain things that couples shouldn't fight over. For example, my wife cannot stand my predeliction toward Law & Order, but she is kind enough not to bring it up as long as I don't mention her obsession with mopping the tile floors under my feet while I try to concentrate on said television show. By Todd Pheifer |