Maybe it's because I'm a woman, but when I was recently faced with economic hardship (being a recent college graduate with no job), the last thing I could think about was knocking boots.
Just because a guy may be "financially challenged" at the current time doesn't mean he isn't the right guy for you--he could still be in grad school, helping family, or simply struggling to find a job in this terrible economy. Here are 5 pieces of advice to steer you clear of sticky situtations in the money department.
Remember when Visa promised it was "everywhere you want to be"? Now the credit card giant may be heading everywhere you don't want it to be -- like your love life, your marriage and even (if it's come to this) your divorce.
Per a study conducted by Harris Interactive, 31% of couples (over 2,000 were polled) have committed financial perfidy. The findings were very interesting and two items in particular stuck out: 1) The most common shadiness was that 58% of people admit to hiding cash; and 2) 15% of respondents have hidden a banking account. It was also revealed that men and women were just as likely to hide money.
Do you and your spouse use joint or separate bank accounts? Have you considered the alternatives?
Yes. 37% No. 22% Not yet, but I'm getting there. 41%
Everyone knows that the top two things couples fight about are money and sex. I've always thought Fred and I were lucky, because we are consistently on the same page regarding both: the more, the better. But what I've realized is that even if you're not fighting about money ("I can't believe you paid $300 for a pair of jeans!") it can still cause problems in your relationship.
A Minneapolis couple are planning on getting married. Before they do, they have to settle a few financial differences. It turns out that he makes a lot of money, but spends even more. And she makes a good salary but squirrels it all away. How is this couple going to make it last? Find out.
Too little money certainly stresses a relationship—but too much money can be just as bad. Abby Ellin discusses why it’s hard to keep your balance on uneven financial turf.
