The longer you’ve been with your significant other, the more likely it is that you’ve experienced a few heated disagreements. According to marriage statistics, couples tend to argue about financial troubles more than anything else. When money is tight, you may experience more tension with your partner. While there’s no easy way to solve all […]

Estate planning includes a lot of small details. Whether your spouse is your estate’s executor or not, they’ll have to deal with those details — and taxes could be near the top of the list. Even in death, you may still need to pay federal and state levies, depending on what your estate’s financial picture […]

Planning a wedding can be scary for many reasons. There are certain topics of conversation that couples dread bringing up. For many, discussing a prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenup, can feel taboo. People have often viewed discussing a potential divorce as a way of dooming a marriage before it has even begun. However, […]

When you ask someone why they want to get married, you might expect them to respond by telling you they want to spend the rest of their life with the person they love, or because it is a day they have envisioned for a long time. You might not even think about considering finances when […]

With same-sex marriages being legal in the United States, more LGBTQ+ couples are choosing to solemnize their union. You can formally declare your intent to marry your partner in the presence of loved ones. For many couples, the journey of marriage is about sharing a life together on various levels, including a home, a family, […]

Couples fight about everything. Whether you’re arguing about where to get dinner or the legitimacy of a pet peeve, some healthy debate is good for a relationship. Of course, there are other topics that can wreak havoc on a happy couple. Financial habits are one of the more common issues that couples tend to argue […]

When the decision has been made to tie the knot, it can be an exciting time. While it can be fun to bask in the well-wishes that come along with an engagement, you also need to start planning for the big day. One important aspect to focus on when first setting out is your budget. […]

Planning for a wedding can be a somewhat stressful process. Though you are working to put together an event that celebrates the love you share with your partner, tensions can run high while you’re ironing out all the details. More often than not, your partner is going to be the one you bump heads with […]

Say the words “prenuptial agreement” and many people will picture high-profile celebrity divorces or lopsided contracts that are ridiculously unfair to one spouse. They’ve often been the stuff of gossip columns and daytime soap operas, but the Huffington Post points out that more young adult couples are asking attorneys to draw up these contracts. After […]

After you’ve been dating a person for a decent amount of time, the topic of marriage is most likely going to cross your mind. When you know your partner is the one, it is time to set out and purchase an engagement ring. Of course, this isn’t as easy as it might sound. Selecting the […]