How can I get my parents to tell me about their finances, especially if they don’t like to talk about “that sort of thing”? A tactful way to sniff around your parents’ finances is to bring up how you’re p
How to merge finances with your spouse, in 5 stepsElle Martinez
Kol says that because money is still taboo in American culture, it can be difficult for people to talk about with their partner. On top of that, many people have complex backgrounds that can color their relationships with money, such as their family’s approach to finances, heritage, gender...
Smile anyway. Not sure about that new haircut? Nevermind, say you love it. Strategic management of information can be a kindness, but does the “of course you always look ravishing” principle apply to what you disclose to your spouse about yourcompany’s finances? Is brutal honesty bes...
I often talk to people who want to change their financial path bygetting out of debt, but they're having trouble getting their spouse on board with a plan. They run the gamut from the spouse who doesn't want to discuss one word about finances period, to the spouse that's open to the...
Setting aside dedicated times to talk and making sure you both have equal access to financial information could help strengthen your lines of communication. Here’s what else you need to know to talk about finances better with your partner or spouse.
To make combining your finances more manageable, both partners have to be honest about their incomes, debts, and other financial obligations. Excessive privacy or vagueness breeds mistrust. Trust that you can share the details with your partner and that they won’t judge you but instead serve as...
Want to know how to discuss finances with your spouse? Prepare for the big money talk...How to talk about money in a relationship for the first timeHow to prepare for your first money talkTalking about money with your partner might sound painful, but I promise you it doesn’t have to ...
So, what are the besttips for talking with your partner about financeswithout ruining your relationship? Have a common goal & communicate regularly The first thing you must address when learning how to talk about money with your spouse is to discuss and agree to a common long term financial ...
“When credit scores drop, it is an indicator that a sizable number of consumers are having trouble with their finances,” one expert says. Dawn PapandreaApril 18, 2025 7 Steps to Paying Off Debt Freedom from debt may feel like a distant dream, but experts say with the right ...