There are so many things couples learn about each other after getting married. The honeymoon ends and real life sets in. It’s all too easy to jump into this lifelong commitment in a fog of emotional highs and good intentions only to be blind-sided by your partner’s odd habits or a credit secret. Most couples...
As this experience running a laundromat officially winds down, I was recently engaged in conversation with yet another colorful personality. We’ve had the laundromat since 2003. This most recent exchange reminded me of some of the more memorable characters we’ve met over the years. Gun-toting Granny. This very seasoned citizen, probably in her 70’s with...
We are smack dab in the midst of wedding season and little birdy told me that Elle Martinez of CoupleMoney.com is working on a newlywed personal finance guide. So, I asked her to join me on the Midday Money Show to give us a sneak peak at the topics she thinks couples should focus on....
Let’s be clear. Tim Otis and his wife didn’t dance the debt away. They buckled down, got serious, and worked their keisters off to dump $103,000 in student loan debt. The dancing came after! I first learned of Tim’s story after reading his riveting (yes, paying off debt is exciting) tale of decisions, sacrifices, and...
80% of marriages dissolve due to money fights and/or related troubles. Obtaining financial peace within your relationship should be a priority. Clear communication and integrity within a marriage are key skills to maintaining a strong union. I would also submit that financial fidelity between couples is essential to achieve marital bliss.