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Loveable Debt

Anyone who has ever been in a relationship knows that money can cause stress and dissonance in even the most loving partnerships. And one of the biggest financial concerns that can cause strife? Debt.  While getting on the same page with … Continue reading

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Lending to Family or Friends?

DON’T lend money. Gift it DO create boundaries around whom you support DO offer other ways to help DON’T cosign a loan

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How Much Did You Spend On Your Wedding?

“My daughter got married last year. She and her husband chose to go to a lawyer’s office and save their money to buy a house. They are now in a lovely home and don’t have any regrets. You did not … Continue reading

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Allowance

Getting an allowance as a child made me a better money manager, but for all the wrong reasons,” a Virginia reader wrote. “I was the oldest child and was given an allowance of $5 a week (1962-68) to cook for my … Continue reading

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Does My Debt Make Me Undateable

Q:  Does my debt make me undatable? A:  So, how much debt is a relationship deal-breaker? I don’t think you have to dump people just because of a heavy debt load, whether it’s education or even credit card obligations. But … Continue reading

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