My ex-husband and I had a “big pot” financial management style when we were married back in the day. We tied the knot young, when neither of us had anything, and it was easy to combine finances. Later, I added a retirement account and a taxable investment account, as well as a savings account and […]
Money Management
I read recently that 30-year-old man was court-ordered to move out of his parents’ house. Wow. While most people will never have to take legal action to get their adult children to leave home, this story highlights a troubling statistic from the Pew Research Center: at least one third of adults ages 18-34 live with […]
We all have different money priorities and ideas of how money should be spent. When it comes to meshing your life with a partner though, these beliefs and priorities can get in the way of harmony. I have a good relationship with my ex-husband right now, but looking back it is clear that there were […]
If you have any doubts about whether it’s time to buy a newer vehicle, consider these four signs.
It’s exciting to get a raise, especially if it’s bigger than you expected. That’s why it’s understandable and common that in the afterglow, many people rationalize an immediate increase in spending. Perhaps you’ve been waiting to purchase a new vehicle, have your eyes on a nicer place to stay, or just want to take a […]
Chances are that you’ve heard of FOMO – the “fear of missing out.” Many of us experience this fear in our lives. We worry that we are missing out on something fun, or we think that an opportunity will pass us by. But is FOMO actually costing you a lot more money than you thought? […]