So, you’re weighing the pros and cons of giving your girlfriend money. On one hand, giving or loaning them money solves an immediate problem they face. Maybe, they’re needing to make rent or feel overwhelmed by their debt obligations. Who doesn’t want to help out someone they love? As a man, you may have a …
Any time we intermingle money and relationships, there’s bound to be a ton of emotional stress involved. On one hand, we feel an obligation to help out those that we care about. After all, we don’t want to be perceived as selfish. We may feel guilted into “taking care of the family.” However, we also …
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With a generation stifled by student loan debt, stagnant wages, exorbitant housing prices, and steadily increasing healthcare costs, those of us Millennials or Gen Z often still rely on our parents to subsidize our living expenses. In fact, according to Merrill Lynch, nearly 80% of parents continue to provide financial support to their adult children. …
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According to research company YouGov, 43% of Americans say they identify as financially insecure. Based on this research, there’s nearly a 50% likelihood that either you or your significant other are just one negative life event away from experiencing financial hardship. In fact, nearly 33% of Americans say they are just a $400 emergency away …
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Integrating two financial lives can be difficult. Each of us has certain values, life goals, and varying propensities to spend. On one hand, you may be frugal and exhibit tendencies to hoard or “collect” money. For you, a big bank account or large investment portfolio may provide security. By contrast, your spouse may undermine your …
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Dating and marriage comes full of fun and excitement. As the relationship develops and becomes more serious, conversations steadily become deeper and help reveal more about your potential spouse. By spending time together, you learn more about the things in life you both value most – career aspirations, desire for children, and other dreams and …
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Combining finances with your significant other can be quite the challenge. After all, money represents much more than green pieces of paper or a set of numbers in our bank accounts. The vast majority of us spend countless hours working a day job. Therefore, the purchases we make mean we trade our freedom for for …
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