by Nicole Sheehey | Dec 21, 2025 | Finances, Protecting Assets
So you and your partner are on even footing. You make roughly the same income. You both have similar savings or maybe similarly sized student loans. Neither of you is coming into the relationship with a trust fund or a house in Malibu. And since you’re financial...
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 Ali Tofigh | Dec 8, 2025 | Finances
When people sit down to write a will or establish a trust, the focus is usually on who gets what: the house, the savings, the jewelry, maybe the family cabin by the lake. But there’s a less obvious decision that can significantly impact how your estate is divided. It...
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 22, 2025 | Communication, Finances
Few things strain a relationship like financial stress. Whether it’s a job loss, mounting debt, medical bills, or a shrinking budget during a recession, money trouble doesn’t just hit your wallet—it affects your mood, perspective, and how emotionally connected you...