by Vivian Oberling | Dec 15, 2025 | Finances
Money is an integral part of a relationship, whether you want it to be or not. It’s the way you decide where to live, how to split the check, and where or if you decide to take a vacation. It’s about how you choose to celebrate milestones and small moments throughout...
by Vivian Oberling | Dec 14, 2025 | Finances
Budgeting as a couple means navigating the emotional experience just as much as creating a spreadsheet and goals. And even the most compatible couple can clash when money talks come into the picture, because it’s often discussions that are deprioritized by society,...
by Vivian Oberling | Nov 3, 2025 | Finances
Coffee vs. tea, night owl vs. early bird, introvert vs. extrovert. Every person and every couple has their differences. One of the biggest differences that can hit a nerve? Spender vs. saver. A spender thrives on treating themselves (and others), enjoying experiences,...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 26, 2025 | Communication, Relationships
Life doesn’t unfold in a straight line. Dreams evolve. Careers pivot. Health changes. Kids arrive. Some changes are the exciting kind you’ve worked toward for years. Others hit without warning—a sudden job loss, a medical diagnosis, or an unexpected shift into a...
by Vivian Oberling | Oct 23, 2025 | Relationships
You’re not fighting about money—and that’s a good thing. In fact, you and your partner are in a great place overall. Maybe you’re just starting out and want to be intentional. Or maybe you’ve noticed some subtle differences—how you each think about spending, saving,...