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If you want a good relationship there’s one topic that should be a top priority for all couples: money planning. Living together successfully means learning how to compromise and communicate, but even if the two of you are on the same page about everything else, most people agree that finances are one of the biggest causes of conflict for most couples. Money planning is a learnt skill and the great news is that if you do it together it’s even better for your relationship! These articles will give you loads of great advice and help with money planning strategies so that you can work together to create a wonderful financial future! |
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Don't go broke over your big day Wilson Luna: They spent HOW MUCH on the wedding? When you’re exchanging vows and really committing to each other, it’s easy to think that this is one area where you should spare no expense. But let’s face it – if you’re watching from the pews instead of walking down the aisle, the true cost of a wedding can seem pretty shocking. The truth is that marriage is a multi-billion dollar industry, but no matter what 'conventional wisdom' tells you, your big day doesn’t have to send you broke. Read More |
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Financial stress - the real relationship killer Wilson Luna: Watch out! Your relationship could be at risk of poisoning – of the financial kind. Financial stress can be lethal to relationships, and many people are finding that money trouble is starting to make their look a little on the sick side. But by getting some great advice and taking positive action, you can give your relationship and your budget some breathing space so you can stop your ‘I do’ from turning into an ‘I don’t’ ... Read More |
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Women Pay the Price for Opting Out Financially Analaura Luna: What do you know about your family’s finances? Many Australian women are leaving the ‘big’ money decisions up to their partners – and when it comes to divorce, property settlement and other financial issues, that can be a big mistake. Find out what to do if you’re facing divorce without financial know how. Read More |
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52,498 good reasons to consider a pre-nup Analaura Luna: Wedding fever has hit the world, but as the royal nuptials were being dissected bit by bit – who’d be there, who wouldn’t be there, what the bride would wear, whose family would embarrass whose first, and whether the new bride’s father-in-law-to-be would deliver one of the jaw-dropping gaffes he’s become renowned for. But one thing that wasn’t being discussed with fervour was the possibility of a pre-nup ... Read More |
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Beating the Financial 'Battle of the Sexes' Analaura Luna: When it comes to money management the battle of the sexes can get pretty fierce! But with new information from the Economic Vitality Report highlighting the different responsibilities men and women take for household expenses, now is a great time to consider calling a time out and learning to work together as a team to get to where you really want to be financially. Read More |
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How Australians are gambling with their finances Analaura Luna: Most of us would have enjoyed putting a few dollars on our favourite horse, or joining in the fun of the office sweeps for the Melbourne Cup again this year. But what happens when a bit of harmless fun turns into something more sinister? Read More |
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Your Family Your Money: We asked the Your Family Your Money community about how financial compatibility impacts relationships - and the results confirm one of the most commonly held beliefs about romance and finance ... Read More |
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Working out what’s best for your family Wilson Luna: When you’re pregnant it seems like your whole life becomes public property – everyone seems to think that it’s okay to pat your belly and share their opinion ... Read More |
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Love bites - protecting yourself from secually transmitted debt Analaura Luna: There’s something about vampires. Just ask the eternally beautiful teenagers of the Twilight saga – nothing says ‘romance’ like a mysterious stranger who longs to nibble on your neck. Read More |
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Do it together for a better relationship Wilson Luna: Pssst! Are you interested in spicing up your relationship? Studies have shown that whether you’re newly in love or long-time lovebirds, doing things together can strengthen your relationship, be enjoyable, fulfilling and even good for you! Read More |