Health Insurance: Planning For Coverage During a Career Change or Job Search
September 16, 2008
Health insurance is the single most important benefit that you must take care of during a job search or career change. Risk of Being Uninsured I have a friend who underwent major surgery about two years ago, and it was during a time that he was transitioning from one job to another. He didn’t elect […]
401k Rollovers – Transferring Your Retirement Investments When Changing Jobs
September 12, 2008
Rolling over your 401k into an IRA is one of the key financial steps when you take a new job. A job change can be one of the most frustrating and overwhelming times of your life; but it can also be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times of your life! Transferring your retirement […]
Paying Down Debt In Your Marriage
September 8, 2008
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 […]
Do Married Couples Need to Buy Life Insurance?
September 7, 2008
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
September 6, 2008
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 Pictures
September 4, 2008
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 […]
Guide to Budgeting & Tracking Money For Newlyweds
August 31, 2008
Do you often wonder where you money goes? Do you struggle to save money after all of your bills are paid? The problem is your budget, or lack of a budget. Less than 5% of the households in the United States keep a consistent household budget, and that is why 95% of the nation struggles […]
How to Save Money on Your Honeymoon and Still Have A Blast
August 28, 2008
With all the money spent on your wedding the last thing you want to do is break the bank on your honeymoon. You still want it to be a beautiful, romantic trip to remember though! Here are a seven ways to get the most out of your honeymoon without spending a fortune: Make a budget […]
How to Register For Wedding Gifts – A Guide to Maximizing Your Wedding Registry
August 26, 2008
Creating a wedding registry is one of the best parts about getting married. (Besides the fact that you’ve found the love of your life, and you’re about to embark on your happily-ever-after.) Here’s the quick and simple guide to get the most out of your wedding registry with the least amount of stress: Understand that […]
Planning a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
August 25, 2008
Chances are, the first thing you will want to do when you find out you are going to be married is to start planning! Whether you’re dreaming of having a large traditional wedding, or an intimate gathering of close family and friends, it can be easy to go overboard in the planning stages. There are […]
