What's Your Relationship Worth?
If someone asked you to drain the ocean by scooping the water with a teaspoon, you’d probably pass. The task is too large and the tool too small to accomplish it … ever. A lot of people feel that way about their finances. They think what they make will never be large enough to cover […]
We get it. Parents have a very clear role in life – take care of your kids. And it’s a great honor and a great joy to do so. But as your child ages you aren’t taking care of them if you are protecting them from the realities of life. Our kids need to learn […]
Nearly every relationship harbors some level of financial infidelity. It might be as minor as not telling your partner what you really spent on her birthday gift or as major as keeping a secret bank account to pay for your gambling addiction. (Find out where you stand with the Money Relationship Assessment.) Either way, the path […]
Does your spouse think Starbucks is just money down the drain? Do you think the money your spouse plans to spend on your child’s upcoming birthday party takes the cake? Does your spouse hardly have enough room for all their tools or shoes? Couples disagree about money all the time. In fact a personal finance […]
Regardless of your age, “money and parents” is a topic you can’t escape. Either you’re a parent with a millennial living at home, or a kiddo worried about helping mom and dad retire, or a parent paying your adult kids’ bills while they’re “on their own”. None of these scenarios are ideal. In all-of-the-above ways, […]
Years before we were The Money Couple. We were just a couple. And then NOT a couple. Then a couple. And then not. THEN a couple and then not. And then a permanent couple. So we recommend to not get serious until you watch them do a few things first. Yep, we broke up 3 […]
We’re not sure everyone would admit it, but money affects our friendships. And we’re not just talking about money you loan to a friend. Your approach to money affects your relationships. Whether you know it or not. Is money getting in the way of better friendships for you? Every person has a unique approach to […]
Wedding season is upon us. And with invitations arriving for destination weddings and Pinterest-perfect affairs let’s talk a little about how much you need to spend on a wedding gift these days. And let’s not forget the important union – of your opinions – we’d like to make sure you and your spouse agree on […]
Why care about tipping? Does something as little as leaving a tip really matter? Well, if you don’t care about it you should know your date or your mate probably does! Not to mention the worker providing your service! We think it’s time to put on your grown-up panties and learn the appropriate amounts to […]
College selection time can be scary — and exciting — for both you and your young adult. But with thousands of colleges in the United States, plus online and overseas options, college selection can also be overwhelming for your college-bound kid. Discussing those options is a terrific opportunity for you to learn more about your […]
If we could write our 20 year-old selves a letter it would say, “Start now. Start saving for retirement. Even just a little.” We know it doesn’t sound fun or maybe even necessary to start saving for something so far off, but if you do, you will thank yourself some day. And that “some day” […]
When you choose a vacation will you select between all-inclusive and pay-as-you-go? The number of vacationers selecting an all-inclusive model is on the rise. Just 15 years ago only 10% of travelers chose an all-inclusive vacation, but that number has jumped to 75% now. And Club Med says 70% of those electing an all-inclusive vacation […]
When you hit your 40s and 50s no one wants to talk about retirement. Retirement once felt like it was a long way off … now it feels like a cop car zooming up behind you in your rear view mirror with its lights flashing. We hate to state the obvious, but retirement is coming. […]
This last week, we lost some tulips (thank you, hail) and enjoyed some track meets (thank you, sunshine), and now we’re back to talk about retirement, specifically for entrepreneurs. More and more people are joining the ranks of entrepreneurs these days. Technology and even crowdfunding is making it easier for anyone to launch a product […]
In 1978, 40 years ago, 60% of all teens were pounding the pavement to get summer jobs, but today that number has fallen to 35%. We are amazed to think the number teens trying to get a summer job is almost half what it used to be. Summer is a great time to send kids […]
Saving for retirement sounds a little like eating kale. They say we “should” do both, but nobody really wants to. It’s hard to clearly see today what retirement might look like in the future. So who else needs some motivation to save for retirement? If the research is accurate two-thirds of us need to get […]
April is Financial Literacy Month, and now is a great time to take on the scary side of finances: credit scores. Understanding and talking about credit scores and debt is uncomfortable in every relationship, but taking it on together is key to a healthier, wealthier marriage. All About Credit Scores In a nutshell, a credit […]
In 2003, the United States Senate designated April as Financial Literacy for Youth Month. In March 2004 the Senate unanimously passed Resolution 316 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. This law emphasizes the importance of every American understanding financial basics and terms. Scott wants to cast a vote for national cake month […]
Dating and money lies can be a tricky subject. Whether you’ve been married before, or are dating seriously, don’t give in to the temptation to avoid talking about money. Settling into a serious relationship without establishing common ground with money can lead to serious problems down the road. Don’t Wait Until You’re Married When dating, […]
Raise your hand if you think saving money is easy. No one? Yep. See, we can do that in the blog without seeing your hands because we know NO ONE has their hand in the air. Saving money is difficult. There are way too many fun things–and necessary things–we need to buy to make saving […]
