Finances

Love & Money

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 | Finances | 1 Comment »

According to CNN Money, 84% of couples say money causes tension in their marriage and 13% say they fight about money several times a month!

Being Business Partners With Your Ex

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006 | Finances | No Comments »

Is it possible to have a business with your ex spouse? Most divorce experts recommend not having one together after you’ve split. But what if your income depends on it? Some suggest having one spouse buy out the other or sell the business and divide the profit.

Divorce Rate Higher Among Women Who Earn More

Monday, November 6th, 2006 | Finances | No Comments »

Women who earn significantly more than their husbands are more likely to split, according to the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University. I would imagine in a lot of marriages women know they’ll make considerably more than their ‘to be’ husbands, way before they actually get married. If they’re ok with it in the beginning, [...]

Money-Smart Divorces

Thursday, May 11th, 2006 | Finances | No Comments »

Experts say money is the main cause of divorce, but there are some smart moves you can make during a divorce to be financially smart.
Just how much of a difference can this make?

Financial Infidelity, More Common Than You Think

Monday, May 8th, 2006 | Finances | No Comments »

We’ve all heard about spouses lying about a secret affair, but a recent survey shows that one in every three adults has lied to their spouse about how they spend their money. And it’s the women that are more likely to lie about their spending habits, as 41 percent of household accounts are managed by [...]

Marriage Vows Destroyed By Debt

Friday, April 28th, 2006 | Finances | No Comments »

Is it possible to avoid financial conflict in a marriage? And when financial conflict does arise, can it be overcome? Many couples don’t admit to having financial problems, yet so many of them do.
Does marrying later in life make a couple’s finances more complicated, because there is more debt and more assets?