A Wife Can't Do it Alone
Amazing the number of things you can’t do if you’re married.
No matter how much you may want to, if you’re married, you can’t undertake estate planning on her own. You can’t write your husband’s will.
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Marriage
Who Cares about Valentine's Day?
Who cares about Valentine’s Day? Women.
Who feels pressure about Valentine’s Day? Men.
Come on, admit it. We women know it’s true. If our man forgets Valentine’s Day (how could he with all the cultural reminders, but some of them do), we’re upset. Half of the women surveyed by Match.com said receiving nothing for the holiday could be grounds for a breakup.
Marrying for Money
Marrying for money is back in style. Well, at least it's not the dirty little secret it used to be and there is a spate of new books to help women who want to marry rich.
5 Things to Know Before Marriage
Take off the rose colored glasses and listen up. I apologize for shattering your illusions. However, if you consider these points with an open mind, your marriage may stand a better chance of surviving.
Credit Score Predicts Money Compatability
You’re in love. He’s perfect. Finally, a man who shares your values about life, work, children, family.You want to spend the rest of your life with him.
So now it’s time to talk about money, you know, beliefs, attitudes, expectations and yes, FICO scores.
What Suze Can't Know about Money
Suze Orman is one of the best writers about financial information. Her writing is clear and conversational. The information is accurate and easy to understand. In fact, I recommend her books to women who take my seminars.
An Engagement Ring is not a Gift
An Engagement Ring is a Commitment to Marry
Did you know that 26 percent of all engagements occur at Çhristmas time? Tucked right in there with all the excitement, stress and partying of the holiday season, a man and woman decide to commit their future to each other.
Let’s take off the rose colored glasses.
Marriage is a Financial Partnership
What does it mean to have a financially intimate marriage? If couples achieved financial intimacy, wouldn't that do a lot to minimize the friction about money in their marriage?
Legal Articles
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What Women Need to Know Before Choosing a Lawyer +
It can feel intimidating to talk to a lawyer. I’ve learned the hard way that if your lawyer can’t explain… Read More
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Be a Hero to Your Wife +
I have a cartoon pasted above my desk showing two men in angel garb, each with a halo, floating on… Read More
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"Sign Here, Honey" +
Every year, on or around April 15, millions of wives are asked by their husbands to sign a joint income… Read More
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Money Articles
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Money is Not about Trust +
I met a financial advisor years ago who had the most seductively soothing bedside manner. He had been recommended by… Read More
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Financial Abuse is a Woman’s Problem +
Many people Google the phrase ‘financial abuse’ and find their way to my website. I can’t tell how many of… Read More
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Money Management Isn't Rocket Science +
Money management may not be rocket science, but you have to do your homework, participate in and understand what your… Read More
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Wedding Articles
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Talk about Money Before You Marry +
Talk About Money Before You Marry Your wedding is in six weeks. You’ve tried to talk about money with your… Read More
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Brides and Barbie Dolls +
Brides and Barbie Dolls Hilary Price, a wonderful cartoonist, has a drawing in which a man is kneeling in front… Read More
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Divorce Articles
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Divorce Slams Karen +
My friend Karen looked shell shocked. Her jade green eyes had dark circles under them. Her hands shook as she… Read More
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The Divorce That Wasn’t Personal +
Inge told her husband Harry she planned a face lift. He said they couldn’t afford it. She thought they could;… Read More
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How Women Should Choose a Lawyer +
It can feel intimidating to talk to a lawyer. I’ve learned the hard way that if your lawyer can’t explain… Read More
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Finance Articles
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Plain Truth about Financial Intimacy +
Financial intimacy is not about trust. It's about the relationship of two adults who choose to commit their lives to… Read More
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Held Hostage by Your Husband's Superstition? +
Some superstitions are harmless, like knocking on wood, carrying a rabbit’s foot or hoping that if you get on a… Read More
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Practicing Financially Safe Marriage +
A Woman Needs to Participate in Marital Finances It’s not just first time brides who have trouble talking about money.… Read More
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