by Miranda | Couple Finance, Family Finance, Finance
Money is one of those subjects that prompts strong emotions in many people. As a result, discussing money with your partner can be a daunting task. Even sitting down and touching base can feel stressful to some couples — even when there isn’t something in particular...
by Miranda | Couple Finance, Finance
If you are getting ready to tie the knot, you need to have a serious discussion about money with your future spouse. Money is one of the most important things you can discuss with your future spouse before you make things “official.” Even if you...
by Miranda | Couple Finance, Finance
When I married, the entire bill for my wedding came to right around $3,000. This was more than 12 years ago, and my husband and I aren’t very spendy on things like that. We have a good relationship, so why do we need to hamper it with debt for a wedding? Even if...
by Miranda | Couple Finance, Finance
One of the realities of marriage is that you have to make a lot of decisions together. And, interestingly, you can be happier in your marriage if you take the time to make financial decisions together. Since money is a major source of stress in many relationships,...
by Miranda | Couple Finance, Family Finance, Finance
When my husband were house hunting a few years ago, we sometimes got into arguments about the house to buy. After weeks of searching, we found one that we could agree on, and we’ve been mostly happy with it. If you are choosing a place to live with your partner,...
by Miranda | Couple Finance, Finance, Taxes
Not too long ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the portion of the Defense of Marriage Act that didn’t recognize state-sanctioned same-sex marriages was unconstitutional. As a result, federal benefits are available to same-sex couples who are married. On top...
