Articles about Family
Becoming One Financially
When we think of marriage, most of us like to be romantic about it. Marriage brings images of engagement rings and a big white triple-layer cake. Nobody wants to talk about money management, prenupti...
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Buying your First Home
Buying your first home can be exciting but there is a lot to know. Buying a home will depend on real estate laws and customs where you are located but there are basic steps that every first homebuyer...
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Are You Financially Prepared to Have a Baby?
Perhaps you are a newly married couple doing some family planning, or you may have just discovered that you have a little “surprise” coming your way. Whether you are barely trying to get the hang of ...
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Managing your Finances Once Married
It’s important to plan for your financial future beforehand so you have idea of what to expect. Once you get married, most newlyweds’ open a joint checking/saving accounts Below is a list of 4 easy s...
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How to Make a Budget
Starting out as a married couple often means going through some tight times. In this case, it may be a good idea to create a good budget that works. It is actually very simple to do, even simpler if ...
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Money and Marriage 101
Q. Is a prenuptial agreement necessary? A. Legally speaking, marriage splits your combined assets and liabilities right down the middle. Everything gets shared. Therefore, a prenuptial agreement is s...
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Bringing Debts into a Marriage
Are you a credit card junkie? Credit card debt can often be a big, deep, dark secret for someone preparing for marriage. It’s an uncomfortable subject to talk about. Do you bring it up before or afte...
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The ABC’s of Marriage
A- Abandon selfishness B- Believe in each other C- Call to check in D- Dream together E- Enjoy each others time together F- Figure out your finances G- Grace each other with your presence each day H...
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Planning for Your Financial Future
Two heads are better than one, so sit down with your spouse and plan out your financial future together. Prioritize your bills. By determining which bills to pay in which order, you'll get in the h...
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The Honeymoon's Over Now What?
After your honeymoon, that’s it for luxurious vacations right? You’ve now got your mortgage to think about, car payments, utilities, saving for children if you plan to have them, insurance, credit ca...
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3 Ways to Cut Cost on Wedding Flowers
With all the things you’ll have to worry about paying for when it comes to your wedding, you won’t want to have to spend a lot of cash for slightly smaller things, like accents, decorations, and flow...
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Are You Prepared?
Neighborhood Preparation NOW is the time to share this information with every neighbor and form a neighborhood group that can help each other. Anarchy and riots could break out and law enforcement a...
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Throw a Great Baby Shower On a Budget
So you are in charge of throwing a baby shower. Whether it is for a friend or family member you want to make sure that your guest of honor has a great time and feels special. Here are some tips to en...
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Kid Chairs - Which One To Get?
If you've decided on a child size chair for your son, daughter or grandchild, how do you know which child chair your kid will like best? Several factors should go into making this decision. How old i...
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Chinese Astrology
There are twelve Chinese year signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to depart the earth...
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The "Disaster Dozen" Top Twelve Myths of Disaster Preparedness
"Blame is for God and small children." --Dustin Hoffman's character in "Papillon." Hurricane Katrina has given us yet another wake-up call. Do we pay attention now or hit the snooze button again? Pu...
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How To Cut Your Wedding Catering Bill Cost
Maybe you’ve got the details of the actual wedding ceremony worked out, but what about the reception? One of the major costs of the wedding reception will definitely be the food, so you’ll want to ma...
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Unique Wedding Favors - How to Find Unique Wedding Favors for Your Wedding
Wedding favors have become an integral part of a wedding. And many brides, and couples, search for unique wedding favors which will make a statement and from which the guests will remember this wedd...
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Unique Christmas Table Top Decorations For Parties
Christmas table decorations for those one of a kind Christmas parties are fun and easy to make. If you do plan on making your own Christmas table decorations, they can be time consuming and if you ha...
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Finding The Suit That Suits You
"Two thousand dollars for one suit? Are you crazy? I don’t have that kind of money to spend on one suit! Yes, I am well aware of the quality and that it is well worth every penny. I just can’t justif...
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