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Must-Read Tips For Combining Your Finances

Sharing your finances can be a source of conflict. Here are the 4 pieces of advice you need.

Financial experts agree that because money-related issues cause the most friction among couples, the best thing a new couple can do is bare all when discussing money.

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16 Valentine's Day Gifts For Guys

Valentine's Day always sticks us somewhere in gift-giving limbo: how can we celebrate the guys we love without getting too sappy about it? Well, for starters, try some of these gifts on for size (no matter the size of your budget). Whether he's an outdoorsman or a music, meat or travel lover, we have something for every type of guy.

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From Dual Income To No Income

How couples cope when no one is bringing home the bacon.

When couples get hitched they agree, often in front of large audiences, to support each other through the thick and thin. It's well understood that there will be times when one of the partners in the union will need a bit of propping up. But what happens when both partners need a boost?

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Saving Money—And Your Relationship—After Job Loss [VIDEO]

How to support an unemployed partner.

Times are tough and, these days, jobs are lost as regularly as kids lose their baby teeth. In a relationship, when one partner becomes unemployed, it can be a challenge to stay upbeat and supportive. One YourTango user came to us for advice on the matter. We asked the stars of our new series Still Life Love Advice to tell us: how do you save money and your relationship when your love gets laid off?

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Ronson Now Playing Sugardaddy To Lohan

Sam earns, Lindsay spends, sales of leggings continue to skyrocket.

It's not easy to get by in the land of plenty these days. One in ten American homeowners are either behind in their mortgage payments or already in foreclosure. 20% of LA County residents are currently unemployed or underemployed. And at least one Hollywood celebrity is scrambling to pay the bills on yet another pair of ugly Lycra-blend leggings. Yes, recession-fighting friends, we're talking about Lindsay Lohan – who, despite being a tabloid favorite, hasn't had a movie role since her 2007 flop I Know Who Killed Me. "It's scary when you realize, 'Oh my God, I'm not working. And I have a house to pay for now,' " Lohan says in April's Nylon.

Romance On A Budget

Romance On A Budget

Cheap dates that keep love alive.

Love may not cost a thing but dating, unfortunately, does. But being strapped for cash doesn't need to put a damper on fun... or romance. Cheap dates can be more memorable than an over-the-top evening which like New Year's Eve, may be better in fantasy than in reality. Even if money is no object, paring down can force you to get creative with your dates, creating closeness that a concert or movie can't provide.

The Economics of Long-Distance Love

The Economics of Long-Distance Love

High fuel prices mean less time together for LDR lovers.

According to the Washington Post, couples in long-distance relationships face higher travel costs due to rising fuel prices. This means fewer visits, maintaining travel budgets, and creative planning.