Finances is one of those things most couples prefer not to talk about. Rare is the finances convo that doesn't involve some sort of argument...or just silent rage. But if you haven't gotten on the same financial page with your spouse yet, now is the time. I know, I know. It's easier to just ignore it and hope your spouse will change without any collaboration or compromise, … [Read more...]
Combining Assets: Yay or Nay?
I got a question a few weeks back about what newlywed couples should do regarding their finances. What, if anything, should they combine? For a newly married couple, especially a young one, the idea of sharing someone else's money sounds kind of exciting, but then they get to the debt and...yeah. So what should you combine? The answer is...it depends. I'm very much a supporter … [Read more...]