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Tips for Combining Finances Before You Say I Do
You’ve done the really hard part and found someone special to spend the rest of your life with. Congratulations! Now, let’s set aside the wedding planning and honeymoon dreaming for a bit and talk about combining finances. Merging bank accounts and financial lives isn’t exactly pillow talk, of course, but it’s a necessary discussion for […]
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Four Reasons to Talk About Money With Your Partner Right Now
Roses, chocolate and dinner out might be the traditional way to celebrate romance, but one of the best ways to keep the love alive doesn’t have anything to do with how we celebrate holidays like Valentine’s Day. Why You Should Talk About Money With Your Partner Better than any treat or simple gesture, good financial […]
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5 Money Questions Before You Say, “I do”
In marriage, money isn’t always an easy subject to broach. Just consider these statistics: About 30 percent of couples say they disagree on money issues at least once a month, according to a 2016 report from Ameriprise Financial. Nearly 50 percent of people say they handle spending and saving in a different way from their […]