by Married People | Oct 8, 2018 | Engaged, Finances, Newlywed
To combine, or not to combine? It’s a tough decision for many newly-married couples. Consider these pros and cons, and find out where this couple ended up. It happened much earlier than I ever expected, but I still said “yes” to Matt’s marriage proposal. It was...
by Married People | Jun 18, 2018 | Finances
When it comes to married life, it’s the day-to-day habits that add up. A couple divulges five spending habits that drove their spouse crazy. Ah, love and money. The sad truth is that while money is a bedrock of stability and happiness in a marriage, many couples...
by Married People | Mar 5, 2018 | Conflict, Finances
Not talking about finances is one of the biggest money mistakes couples can make. It’s important to learn how to talk about it. As I contemplated hiding my new, had-to-have riding boots from my husband (until the time was “right” to tell him about my...
by Married People | Jan 22, 2018 | Finances
Making it clear that money matters in your relationship doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. In fact, it is realistic. In marriage, we share a home, memories, and decisions about all kinds of things, including money. While popular media often shows the darker side of the...
by Dave and Ashley Willis | Dec 18, 2017 | Advice, Engaged, Finances, Newlywed
I often write about the things married couples need to do to strengthen their relationship with each other. But this list is going to be a bit different. While these tasks can certainly strengthen your relationship, they’re more aimed and protecting your...
by Married People | Dec 4, 2017 | Finances
How we handle money can make or break our relationships with our spouses. Although we all know that managing money is important, a 2011 Couples & Money Survey showed that nearly all Americans in committed relationships (91%) agree that it is important to discuss...
