by Vivian Oberling | Sep 15, 2025 | Finances
Over the last few decades, we’ve seen more and more couples have an intention to discuss their future together (marriage, cohabitation, common-law partnership, to name a few options) as marriage becomes less of the default outcome. We’ve also seen the percentage of...
by Vivian Oberling | Aug 23, 2025 | Finances
Money is one of those topics every couple needs to talk about—but it’s also one of the easiest to avoid. Unlike moving in together or getting engaged, there’s no obvious moment when someone taps you on the shoulder and says, “Now’s the time to talk finances.” So… the...
by Heather Boneparth | Aug 5, 2025 | Communication, Finances
First off—congratulations. Not just on the engagement (though that’s a big deal!), but on the fact that you’re having (or planning to have) the kinds of conversations most couples avoid until they absolutely have to. If you’re considering or actively working on a...
by Vivian Oberling | Aug 2, 2025 | Finances, Relationships
Money is one of the most common flashpoints in relationships. In fact, studies consistently show that financial conflict is a leading predictor of divorce. But what happens when partners are not just disagreeing about how to spend, but fundamentally wired differently...
by Vivian Oberling | Aug 2, 2025 | Finances
When most people think about infidelity, their minds jump to secret lovers, emotional affairs, or hidden text messages. But there’s another, quieter betrayal that can be just as damaging to a relationship: financial infidelity. It shows up as hidden credit card bills,...
by Vivian Oberling | Jul 29, 2025 | Finances
The age-old advice to avoid topics like politics and money didn’t come out of nowhere. It’s because these things can bring up strong (often hidden) emotions and deep beliefs. With money, a conversation is rarely just about dollars and cents; it’s about what those...
