If money disagreements are negatively affecting your relationship, try Dr. Phil's five steps to developing financial and marital harmony.
Whether you're fighting and feeling distant from your partner or simply want to create a stronger and more loving relationship, this workshop will teach you the practical skills you need.
Men and women differ, often radically, in their retirement planning habits. We've all heard that men and women are from different planets when it comes to communication and relationships. And apparently they are polar opposites when it comes to money, too.
In order to prepare for this, couples must practice going from two incomes to one—for six months to a year so they can actually see if it will work.
Here are my top three money vows all couples need to exchange and embrace. I don't care if you're married or not. Or if you've been together 10 months or 10 years.
Simply put, a prenuptial agreement a document or pact signed before your marriage that spells out how your assets will be divided in the event of death or divorce. Some people even use it as a plan for how all finances will be managed during their marriage.
Bringing up the topic of a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse might be the most important conversation you have before your wedding.
In today's world you do not have to be a billionaire to have a prenuptial agreement. It is legally advisable to create a prenuptial agreement if you have several hundred thousand dollars in assets, a house, a stock portfolio, or even a boat.
In most states, you and only you are responsible for the debt acquired on your individual accounts even if you're married.
Divorce and single parenthood are very common and have their own host of financial considerations and challenges.
Obtaining an Equitable Divorce Settlement is the First Step
As a divorce approaches, you need to prepare yourself financially, both for the divorce process itself and afterwards. Essential steps are getting organized for the financial settlement and establishing your own credit history.
CCCS provides tips for consumers about protecting their finances during divorce.
Only fifteen percent of divorcing women are awarded any form of court-ordered spousal support.
Here are five common financial mistakes married women make — along with some advice on how to avoid them.
According to the AARP, of the estimated 13 million widowed Americans, more than 11 million of them are women. What's more, approximately 500,000 of these women lost their husbands before the age of 55.
That's probably the last thing you feel like doing. You're numb inside. You just want someone else to take charge and make the decisions for you while you grieve. But don't shut down. Just a few moves now will really pay off.
