Tying the knot can have many practical financial benefits. Married couples often have dual incomes. They get tax breaks, enjoy economies of scale, can rely on each other during adverse life events, and generally have a longer life span than unmarried folks. But is it possible to put a dollar amount on the benefits of marriage? Well, some… Read More »
I recently read a financial story on MarketWatch, where a woman in her early 40s making $100,000 a year is considering a prenup because her partner makes less than she does. This woman writes, “my girlfriend works a few gig-type jobs that she loves and makes $50,000 a year. She lives paycheck to paycheck, pretty much, and as… Read More »
My partner and I plan to have kids eventually so having more space is a priority for us. That’s why this summer I blogged about buying a bigger home. I had a six-figure downpayment ready to go from selling my farmland. And mortgage rates fell to all time lows. It felt like the right time to buy a… Read More »
Hi everyone. I hope you’re all doing well. I am back from my extended break. 😀 It was nice to take some time off but I’m glad to return to my regular blogging schedule. Financial freedom has been very enjoyable so far. I don’t really worry about money anymore. So I’ve been focusing on personal growth and learning… Read More »
I recently read a study suggesting that there is a correlation between the cost of engagement rings and the duration of marriages. Researchers looked at 3,000 U.S. adults who had been married at some point in their lives, and found that subjects were more likely to end up divorced if they had spent large sums of money on engagement rings… Read More »
The Divorce Capital of the World To most girls, the word “wedding” will have a nice ring to it. 😀 But marriage can be difficult and it doesn’t always last a lifetime. Divorce can often go off without a hitch for some. But for others, it can get quite messy, especially if there’s a lot of money involved. London,… Read More »