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Post-Wedding To-Do’s: Tackling Employer-Provided Benefits
When you get married, so much of your lives join as one. Maybe your last name, where you live, and your finances but, this doesn’t just happen all at once. Each of these are things that will require a conversation […]
How to Stop Fighting About Money
Introduction One of the most notoriously combustible topics is money. When left unaddressed in relationships, even the healthiest couples can become plagued by financial disagreement. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Check out these tips to learn how to get […]
How To Plan The Perfect Prudent Wedding For Less Than $5000 In 2022
Wedding PlanningWedding Venues “Simplicity is not about deprivation. Simplicity is about a greater appreciation for things that really matter.” You’re an average-income American citizen who makes a medium of $52,000 a year. How would paying about half of that for one night […]
3 Tips for Financially Preparing to Buy Your First Home
Guest Post Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — moments of your life. Knowing how much you can realistically afford, house hunting, and qualifying for a mortgage can feel overwhelming. But don’t panic! […]
Financial Moves for Married Couples
Guest Post According to a recent study couples that argue about finances at least once a week are 30% more likely to get divorced. The same study, conducted over three years, also found that couples with no assets at the beginning […]
Acts of Love That Last Beyond a Lifetime
By Susan Doktor Few things are as devastating to imagine as the death of a loving partner. Worse still may be the anguish of picturing the pain your partner will suffer living without you. But as difficult as it is to […]
Weddings and Moving in With Your New Spouse During the Pandemic
By Lena Borrelli For many couples, the coronavirus has interfered with even the best-laid wedding plans, and it has brought a once-thriving industry to a near standstill. “Due to the pandemic, the wedding industry has been as deeply affected as the restaurant […]
Tips for Proactive Planning with Your Partner While Navigating Uncertain Times
courses.closecompanions.org As society responds to a global health crisis, individuals and couples must learn to adapt to a new way of living, working, and socializing. Some major changes that have occurred during this time include isolation for safety, reducing in-person socialization […]
How Spouses Can Get Out of Debt Together
Check out Couple Talk About Money Matters, a downloadable workbook for couples. Developed by a certified Specialist in Marriage Enrichment and a Financial Advisor, this workbook will give you the structure required for a productive, conflict-free conversation. As a couple, you […]
Couples Guide to Finances
Our friends at www.ourstart.com research and write about the latest pregnancy and motherhood trends. They understand that money management between two people is crucial to any successful relationship. Whether dating, engaged or married, sharing financial responsibilities is a huge factor that should […]
