Money and Relationships

Giving On A Local Level To Impact Your Community

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One reason people are sometimes reluctant to give is that they can’t always see or feel the effects of their generosity. Another obstacle is that some people don’t know if it’s better to donate time or money. This list of ways to give on a local level has something for everyone, regardless of your budget […]

Donating On A Personal Level [Hair, Blood, Living Donations, Etc.]

One of the most challenging questions each person has to answer for themselves is how charitable giving fits into their money journey and their life. So many factors can influence how we feel about giving. One of the most significant reservations people have is that they might not feel financially ready to give. Regardless of […]

How Can Networking Help My Business Thrive?

At its core, networking is about meeting people and expanding your circle so you can get more done and make a more extensive impact. Often viewed as a helpful tool for job seekers who need to connect with hiring managers, networking is just as critical for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses too. Think about it. […]

Financial Abuse – How Do You Identify It And Who Can Help? [Resources and Hotlines]

Note: This post may contain triggers for those who have been in abusive relationships or been through sexual assault. What is Financial Abuse? Financial abuse is when the person ‘in power’ – the abuser – controls their victim’s access to money, including: controlling their spending stealing their money, credit, property, or identity denying them access […]

How Can You Avoid Financial Mistakes In A Divorce?

Divorce affects people on every level – mentally, physically, emotionally, and even socially. Financially, it has the potential to be a complete disaster as it’s not difficult to make mistakes. Financial mistakes women make when going through a divorce include: Focusing too much on small details Thinking short-term Denying poor financial habits Seeking revenge Relying […]

Is Hiring A Coach Worth The Money? (And Do I Need One?)

You’re ready to make a significant change or to improve some part of your life. But you’re struggling to do it on your own. You’re finding it challenging to stay on top of “all the things” to know or with motivation or mindset to reach your goal. Whether the changes we want to make or […]

How Do I Adopt An Abundance Mindset and Why Is It Important?

As you navigate day-to-day life, you face plenty of challenges. Dealing with issues at work, at home, or with personal situations can be a real struggle. Another thing you might find difficult is accepting responsibility for your happiness and success. While you do plenty of things right, you may not realize you’re setting up barriers […]

What Is A Financial Mission Statement? Why And How Do I Create One?

Staying focused on your financial goals can be difficult. You know what they are. And you know you’ll be better off if you stick to them. But you also have a lot going on in your life, and it can be hard to remain dedicated to something just floating around in your head. If you’re […]

How Do I Maintain Friendships When Incomes And Money Values Differ?

Most of us start our adult lives with lifestyles like those of our friends. The phrase “living like a broke college student” applies to many in young adulthood. At this point, everyone’s trying to keep expenses low – and score free food and entertainment whenever possible. But, as you grow older, things change. You settle […]

Am I Frugal Or Cheap? [How To Tell And Why It Matters]

Whether you just embraced the concept or you’ve had a focus on becoming financially independent for years, you’re building good money habits and saving for the future. In order to save more, you may be tracking expenses, using a budget, working side hustles or adopting a minimalist lifestyle. You might even do all of those […]

How Do I Handle Office Gifting And Soliciting To Not Go Broke?

Like you, your co-worker’s lives are bigger than their jobs. They have birthdays, weddings, start families, retire, and have to sell their kid’s fundraising trinkets. Often, these personal events spill over into the workplace. Depending on the size of your company, it may seem like the celebration collection plate, or fundraiser order form is getting […]

Postnuptial Agreements: Who Needs Them And Why?

A wedding is an exciting time. There’s beautiful flowers, dresses, and celebrations. The couple vows to a lifetime of love, respect, and commitment to one another. When they enter into their life together, they’re happy and content, and they never expect that to change. But they can’t predict the future. Unfortunately, people fall ill, incur […]

Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk (About Your Finances) [Book Review]

Whether you have your financial house in order or you’re still learning to manage your money, you might find yourself in the position of taking charge of your parent’s finances. If you think you and your parents are too young to worry about their financial futures, please reconsider. While we all hope our Mom’s and […]

What Are The Best Ways To Help Aging Parents Financially?

Whether you’re just starting to take control of your finances or already working toward financial independence, you might also be thinking about a common financial fear – your aging parents and their money. Are they financially prepared for retirement? Is their retirement plan to just keep working? Will they need your financial help? The answers […]

Sharing Living and Relationship Expenses: How Do We Make It Fair?

You’ve decided it’s time to move in together. It’s a big step in your relationship, and you’re excited about the future. You’ll have to each decide which of your belongings you can share in your new place. Another thing you’ll have to figure out? How to share expenses when living together. The best way to […]

Is The Savings From Living With Roommates Worth It?

You remember talking as a teenager about how great it would be to move out of your parents’ house. Getting an apartment with friends or heading off to a college dorm – any place where you’d have some freedom and ability to make your own decisions. Leaving the “nest” usually means moving in with others […]

Why Do So Many People Break Up Over Money?

Research shows the more couples argue over money, the more likely their relationship is to break up over money or cause divorce in a marriage. Why? Because it’s about more than just money… When you argue about money, you’re arguing about issues going deeper than the actual dollars and cents. And these are powerfully emotional […]

What Are The Best Ways For Keeping My Family Safe From Identity Theft?

Thanks to data breach after data breach, online security and identity theft are at the forefront of most adults’ minds. Most of us work pretty hard to keep ourselves safe online. We log out of public computers after using them. We create different usernames. And we change our passwords regularly. We even resist the urge […]

What Are The Best Money Books For Teens And Young Adults?

As your kids get older and become young adults, everything they want and need seems to get more expensive. You think about money a lot, and you’ll notice money is on your teen’s mind more often too. Whether it’s spending money to go out with friends, earning money from their first job, saving money for […]

What Money Games And Activities Are Best For Teens?

When it comes to teaching kids about money, we know starting early is a smart decision! There are terrific resources to help young children learn their first financial lessons. But what can we use to teach older kids and teens about money? Improving teens financial literacy is incredibly important. A 2017 study released by the […]

Is It A Bad Idea To Loan Money To Family Or Friends?

In a financial pinch, turning to friends and family for a little financial help seems like a good option. After all, what could go wrong? Plenty. Many people have horror stories about personal loans destroying and ending relationships. It would be challenging to find anyone who hasn’t seen the effects of what money transactions between […]

Is Mediation a Good Way To Save Money On a Divorce?

Your relationship is ending. On top of the stress, emotions, and decisions involved in going your separate ways, worrying about money is keeping you up at night. You know you need to protect yourself and your financial future but paying a lawyer thousands of dollars really concerns you too. You’ll both end up broke if […]

How Can I Teach My Kids About Money?

We all want to raise kids who are happy, well adjusted, and, let’s face it – financially successful. But if you haven’t got your own financial life sorted out just yet, how do you make sure to teach kids smart money habits? T. Rowe Price, the popular investment firm, surveyed over 1,000 parents and adults and […]

How Do I Budget When My Partner Is A Spender?

You dreamt of the day you’d join your life with the person who makes your soul happy. Your nearly flawless alignment has been almost surprising. However, as “mine” and “yours” have become “ours,” one subject remains sore: finances. You’ve done the work of calculating the perfect budget with a place for everything and everything in […]

Should We Be Discussing Money Troubles With Others?

In our culture, talking about money – especially money troubles – can be uncomfortable. Money feels like a very personal topic. And, like discussing politics and religion, it’s a topic laden with the potential for judgment and scrutiny. Telling others our income or how much we save can come across as egotistical. And sharing our […]

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