It may be tempting to rush into a financial union when you are in love. But its probably more wise to take it slow. Here are a few tips on how to handle the mingling of assets for unmarried couples.
Keep assets separate early on in a relationship.
Don’t combine checking accounts.
Own as little property as possible [...]
Like any relationship, money requires lots of attention. It you take care of it, it will grow. If you abuse it, you will lose it. It is important to take the proper steps to cultivate your finances, you will have a long and healthy relationship. Here are some tips from Erin Burt at Kiplinger.
Take advantage [...]
People between the ages of 25 and 34 are expected to spend an average of $160 for Valentine’s day this year. It’s a huge boost for retailers, but it can also bust your budget. Dinner, flowers, chocolates and jewelry all add up to big dollars. In fact, the cost of courtship can easily approach $40,000 [...]
Etrade offers more than just an online brokerage account. They also offer a fantastic 4.4% APY savings account with no minimum balance. Its an online savings account, so you electronically transfer money in and out of the account. However, transfers are free (maximum 6 per month) and it only takes a dollar to open the [...]
Are you interested in buying stocks? Before you do, you need to get the rest of your house in order. Historically, the S&P 500 has returned about 11.5% a year including dividends. But if you are carrying credit card debt, you are probably paying more than that rate in interest. Furthermore, if you are not [...]
A new type of lending is catching hold using the power of social networking to connect borrowers and lenders. Peer-to peer lending connects individual lenders and borrowers at rates that are often more attractive than those of banks or credit cards. It attracts borrowers who are trying to consolidate debt from high-interest credit cards at [...]
Famed investor Jim Rogers is predicting that the United States will fall in to the worst recession since World War II. Rogers believes that we go go beyond a recession and enter into a period of stagflation ( (a combination of slow economic growth and inflation). Rogers has even gone so far as to sell [...]
For a parent, there may be no bigger concern that the wellbeing of your children. And between extra curricular activities and educational expenses, the bills can begin to add up quickly. Here are 3 ways that you can provide a financially secure environment for your children.
Build a strong financial foundation for yourself - Make sure [...]
Do you eat out a lot? Most people do. Its tasty and easy for busy working people. However, if you invest a little time each week planning a menu, you can cook at home and save lots of money. Furthermore, the food can be just as good and often more healthy.
If you are a beginning [...]
If you are interested in starting a small business with your spouse, you will want to take some practical steps to ensure that all goes smoothly. There are a number of advantages of having your spouse as a business partner. You already probably have great chemistry, which is why you are married to begin with. [...]
