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Marriage and Money

Filing Taxes, For Better Or For Worse

www.thefrisky.com | Posted 04.19.2013 | Weddings

This Sunday, Patrick and I will celebrate our first anniversary as married people. I would love to tell you the last twelve months have comprised a li...

A Novel Approach To The Prenuptial Agreement

Diane L. Danois, J.D. | Posted 05.11.2013 | Weddings
Diane L. Danois, J.D.

Amidst the promises of a lifetime of togetherness and joyful wedding preparations, now is the time to also think about the true value of a prenuptial agreement

How A Prenup Can Strengthen Your Future Marriage

Erik Newton | Posted 04.15.2013 | Weddings
Erik Newton

I once began a talk at a conference by saying that a premarital agreement is the most romantic thing a couple can do together.

4 Ways To Make Money Talks Less Stressful

Women & Co | Posted 04.07.2013 | Weddings
Women & Co

Oh, couples. We argue about chores; we argue about sex; we argue about managing our children. But, most often? You guessed it: We argue about money.

3 Conversations All Newlyweds Must Have

Denise Oliveira | Posted 01.24.2013 | Weddings
Denise Oliveira

The best way to avoid the money trap and stay happily married? You've got to talk about money with your partner.

How Out-Earning My Husband Is Ruining My Marriage

LearnVest | Posted 11.29.2012 | Weddings
LearnVest

The idea of a wife being the primary or sole breadwinner is a relatively new one (thoughĀ a new study showsĀ that over half of American women are household breadwinners), but speaking as that sole earner: I don't like it.

What The Heck Are 'Postnups' Anyway?

Ken Altshuler | Posted 11.21.2012 | Weddings
Ken Altshuler

Postnuptial agreements can serve as a valuable tool to help prevent these potential trouble spots from escalating into serious disputes that might ultimately jeopardize a marriage.

3 Money Matters You And Your New Spouse Need To Deal With NOW

Charles Tran | Posted 11.13.2012 | Weddings
Charles Tran

You may feel like you can now breathe a big sigh of relief and settle right into marital bliss but there is still one outstanding task that remains to be tackled -- the marrying of your financial accounts.

Why My Husband's Job Makes Me Feel Uneasy

LearnVest | Posted 10.22.2012 | Weddings
LearnVest

No matter how far removed an argument was from our finances, at the climax of each disagreement he would throw his breadwinner status in my face, as if to say I had no right to complain about anything. It enraged me.

3 Ways To Protect Your Finances In A Split

Gabrielle Clemens | Posted 09.30.2012 | Divorce
Gabrielle Clemens

Summer is for weddings, not divorces. But since approximately 10 percent of marriages fail during the first five years, and 25 percent don't make it to their 10th anniversary, couples should be proactive and do some financial planning in advance just in case married life is short-lived.

Financial Infidelity: Are You Cheating On Your Spouse?

Adrian Nazari | Posted 09.11.2012 | Home
Adrian Nazari

What red flags should partners look for if they suspect financial infidelity? Here are a few telltale signs.

Should I Sign a Prenuptial Agreement?

Women & Co | Posted 08.12.2012 | Weddings
Women & Co

Whether you and your soon-to-be-husband need to sign a prenup should really be decided on a case-by-case basis. But how do you know what makes the most sense for you in particular? Keep reading, and learn what Jeff Landers says you need to know to help decide once and for all: should I sign a prenup?

WATCH: More Women Are 'Marrying Down'

Posted 04.10.2012 | Weddings

For the first time, more women are marrying for love rather than for money, according to a study released this month by the Institute for Public Polic...

Merging Money: Steps To Take Before And After The Wedding

Sandy Malone | Posted 05.05.2012 | Weddings
Sandy Malone

I hear about clients who are engaged and buying homes together because the interest rates are so low and I cringe and pray that it's all going to work out perfectly in the end. My daddy always said, "Don't buy anything with anybody you're not married to."

Separate Accounts: It May Save Your Marriage

Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. | Posted 04.30.2012 | Home
Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D.

Sex and money -- two things couples fight about the most. For couples with joint accounts, the money arguments can get heated and even lead to a breakup.

9 Questions To Ask Your Partner Before You Even THINK About Getting Married

Maria Lin | Posted 01.08.2012 | Weddings
Maria Lin

Finances are the foundation for the life you're about to build with someone -- and no one should enter a marriage blindly without assessing whether this foundation is rocky or solid.