Paying Down Debt In Your Marriage

Debt can be a real strain on any marriage. Today we’ll take a look at how you can work with your spouse to reduce debt together.  Bringing Debt into a Marriage In my previous article, I wrote about the excuses that spouses give about having separate bank accounts.  One of those excuses had to do with […]

Car Repair and Cashback Cards – Big Spender Edition

“Hey man, just put it on your credit card…”  That’s the best answer the Honda service manager could give me as I attempted to negotiate with him to cover the repair costs for the air conditioner compressor failure on our Honda CRV. Honda had offered to cover the costs of the parts but wouldn’t budge on […]

Do Married Couples Need to Buy Life Insurance?

Death. No one wants to think about, especially a newly married couple. However, thinking about the worse case scenario is an essential trait for maintaining a sound financial plan. There’s no scenario worse than the death of you or your spouse, and that is why you need to prepare for it. When Should You Buy […]

Joint Checking Accounts for Married Couples: The Great Debate Over Joint vs. Separate Bank Accounts

Whether you are newly married or you’ve been married for 20 years, the debate over joint versus separate bank accounts is a hot topic among married couples. Some couples swear by separate bank accounts, and other couples think joint accounts are the only way to go. I’ll give you my opinion over the debate, the […]

How to Save Money On Your Wedding Reception

1) Ask your caterer where you can cut corners – compare prices between a buffet and individual meals. If you caterer has been doing this for any length of time, they should be able to design a package that fits your budget. Don’t let your caterer talk you into going overboard. Talk to your future […]

How To Save Money On Your Wedding Pictures

Keep the number of individual and family portraits small – If you are hiring a professional photographer then you will probably want to limit the number of posed photos that you take. These types of photos really raise the tally on your photography costs. Consider just doing candid photos instead, or have your family do […]

Does Your Neighbor’s Foreclosure Affect the Value of Your Home?

You hear through the grapevine that your neighbors two houses down are losing their house to a foreclosure. You say a silent prayer of thanks that you’re not the one dealing with financial troubles and then you wonder why in the world they allowed themselves to get so far behind on mortgage payments. After that, […]

Would You Take a Better Job for a Lower Salary?

If you had the chance to take a job that you would enjoy more than your current position but paid about 4% less than your current salary would you take it? Earn More or Enjoy More?I’ve been on the job hunt recently and had a really interesting opportunity come up that pays less than I […]

Cut Your Wedding Costs – Save Money on Your Wedding Dress

The cost of planning a wedding can quickly get out of hand. After all, who doesn’t want the very best for their special day? The good news is, it’s definitely possible to have your dream wedding without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you save money on one of your biggest potential […]

Make a Better Life For Yourself – No More Excuses

January and September are the two biggest months for making resolutions.  After the Labor Day holiday everyone realizes they’ve been working too little and enjoying themselves too much during the summer months. It’s back to work, back to business, and we all have a list of things to get done.  What’s on your list of […]

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