Imagine this: you’re out on a date with your girlfriend, and the check comes. She insists on picking up the tab, and you don’t put up too much of a fight because, hey, why not let her treat you for once? But then you remember that she makes much more money than you. Do you: …
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“I do”—two short words, one big decision. You’ve been with this person for a while. You love them, you trust them, and you want to spend the rest of your life with them. There’s just one thing left to do: figure out how to talk about finances before marriage. Getting married is a huge commitment—financially, …
So you just started dating someone, and things are going great. You’re having fun, enjoying getting to know each other, and maybe even thinking about a future together. But then, the topic of money comes up. And things start to get a little…awkward. Whether you’re just starting out and trying to figure out how to …
Money can’t buy happiness, they say. But what about love? Can financial inequality ruin a relationship? There’s no getting around it—income inequality is everywhere. It’s in the news, on our streets, and unfortunately, it’s in our relationships. While it’s true that financial inequality doesn’t always spell disaster for a relationship, it can put a strain …
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You know that overspending friend who always wants to go out and spend money, even when they don’t have much? Yeah, we pretty much all have one (or a few) of those. And while it’s fun to have a night out on the town, it can become costly. Overspending can be a difficult habit to …
