Personal finance articles related to the delicate balance of money and relationships.
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. You may be paying down debt, saving for…
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…
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…
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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…
A wedding is an exciting time. There are beautiful flowers, dresses, and celebrations. The couple vows 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Research shows the more couples argue over money, the more likely their relationship is to break up over financial concerns. Why? Because it’s about more than just money. When you argue about money, you’re arguing about issues running deeper than the actual dollars and cents….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Homeownership, whether you’re married or not, can be a decades-long legal and financial obligation. Do it right, and you will reap all kinds of benefits, including having a home in which to live, building equity, and a stronger credit score. Buy wrong or too soon,…
Managing your finances is a complicated endeavor with many independently moving parts. You may have children to support, day to day bills to cover, debts to pay off, and retirement to plan. Throwing even more into the mix, you may come to a point where…
An internet search of the term “cosigning a loan” quickly reveals it’s a terrible idea. And there are valid reasons for much of the negativity. Helping a family member or a friend by cosigning a loan is incredibly helpful for them, but significant problems arise…
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If you’re thinking about buying mom and dad’s house, there are many things to consider before moving forward. Purchasing a home is a substantial financial decision. And when a big-money decision involves family, it should be carefully considered. 5 Common Reasons for Buying Your Parents’…
Your teenager continually begs you for money, and here they are again. You’re starting to feel like an ATM. But this time you pause, ignore their outstretched hand and say no. It’s time to set some limits here. Frustrated, your teen asks if they can…
You are going through a divorce or your long-term relationship is ending, and you’re soon facing moving out of your current home. But you’re not sure if you should purchase a house, lease an apartment, move in with friends, or go back and live with…
We all want our kids to grow up and become successful, right? As parents, it’s our job to teach them about money. How to earn it, save it, spend it, share it, and invest it. And learning by doing is often one of the best…
When hearing the mention of the word prenup, most people express serious reservations about getting one. Common arguments against them include: “A prenup is for people who can’t, or won’t commit.” “It’s like rooting against your marriage.” [playht_player width=”100%” height=”175″ voice=”en-US_LisaV3Voice”] While it’s true not…