Master the Art of Financial Communication to Strengthen Your Relationship and Achieve Shared Goals Finances can be a sensitive topic, especially within a relationship or marriage. Studies show that nearly 75% of Americans feel stressed about their finances. Combine that with other life stressors, such as work and family responsibilities, and it can feel overwhelming. Instead…
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Smart Money Moves for Newlyweds: 9 Financial Planning Tips for Young Couples
Work Together to Build a Strong Financial Future Marriage is an exciting milestone, but beyond love and commitment, financial planning is one of the most important foundations for building a life together. According to a 2023 survey from NerdWallet and Zola.com, 67% of engaged Americans have trouble discussing finances with their partner. Avoiding these conversations…
When Your Heart Says “Yes” But Your Wallet Says “No”
Have you ever been shopping and saw a dress that you just knew you had to buy? Bought a new pair of shoes because of a deal too good to pass up? Impulsively grabbed a candy bar or magazine at the checkout counter? We’ve all been there. Sometimes, your brain just tells you “yes,” but…
Are Women Better Investors Than Men?
Who’s better at investing—men or women? If you are like 91% of women asked in a recent Fidelity Investments survey, your initial response is probably to say that men are better investors. Only 9% of women asked in the survey said that they are better investors than men. So you might be surprised that this…
The financial pros & cons of getting married
“I do,” – one of the shortest, simplest, most life-changing, sentences you will ever say. Not only do you have to get used to the idiosyncrasies of living with another person who will invariably do things differently than you are accustomed to—such as leaving dirty socks in places other than the laundry room, drinking milk…
Top 5 Money Tips for Millennial Women
The financial needs of Millennial women are much different than the financial needs of their mothers and grandmothers. While the basic principles of finance remain the same, the path to reaching financial goals and navigating through a weaker economy than our country has seen in decades – millennial women face a completely different set of…
My Husband Just Passed Away – Now What Do I Do?
After the loss of a spouse, especially when it comes unexpectedly, it can be overwhelming to have to deal with so many financial and lifestyle decisions. Many women find themselves in a situation that they may not be familiar with—as many times, their husband has been the primary party dealing with the finances. This may…
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