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...
by Vivian Oberling | Jul 2, 2025 | Finances, Relationships
“If you really trusted and loved me, you wouldn’t need a prenup.” It’s a phrase that’s haunted countless couples—and one that completely misses the point. Prenuptial agreements have long been misunderstood as cold, transactional, or a signal that someone’s already...
by Nicole Sheehey | Feb 27, 2025 | Finances
Did anyone else see that viral stat from NY Mag stating a whopping 50% of adults are supported by their parents!? On top of that, only one-third of adults under the age of 43 manage to support themselves without parental support. That’s insane. It got us thinking...
by Nicole Sheehey | Feb 15, 2025 | Finances, Protecting Assets
About 7% of Americans are living in unmarried relationships. If you are an unmarried person but you are in a long-term, committed relationship with no plans of getting married, you should still consider getting an estate plan. In fact, it may be more important for you...