Posts Tagged ‘investing’

Is It Time to Take a Risk?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

What now? It’s a question we are hearing from more and more couples as the recession takes its toll. Those who’ve lost jobs wonder what they’ll do next. Those who’ve taken a major financial hit are trying to rebuild. Those who’ve weathered the changes so far are worrying if they’re going to be the next casualties.

But in the midst of these changes, many people see opportunity. This might be the right time to take a risk with your time and finances. But first you and your partner need to cover these four bases… Click HERE to read the entire Money Couple Minute on taking a risk. You can see all the Money Couple Minute topics HERE.

Individual Investments

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

We know lots of couples where one partner has a Risk Taker Money Personality and the other has a Security Seeker Money Personality. When they work together, these couples can play off of each others’ strengths to build a strong investment portfolio. This combination can lead to both a happy present and a secure future.

Read the entire Money Couple Minute on Individual Investments and learn more about how individual Money Personalities can work to your advantage in your relationship.

Investments vs. Cash in Hand…Which is Better?

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

Financial decisions are rarely all-or-nothing prospects. If you’ve been investing in your retirement or a college fund, there’s no reason why you can’t pull back for a few months while you ride out the downturn. However, make sure you’re taking advantage of any matching programs offered by your employer whenever possible. Read the entire Money Couple Minute regarding investing vs. cash in hand to find out more tips to help you determine whether investments or cash in hand makes the most sense for your relationship and goals.