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Money Quotes: Saving and Budgeting “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffett “A...
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Why Are Grocery Prices Still High?
There are many reasons why grocery prices are still higher than four years ago and will remain that way. High grocery prices are a...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: How to Prepare with Your Spouse for Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is a time for joy but can also be stressful, especially when managing holiday shopping. Working together as a team can...
The Economic Plans of Both Presidential Candidates: Explained in Plain Language
Updated: 10/28/24 Our goal is to empower couples to manage money and the home as a team. There are certainly personal finance...
Can You Combine Bank Accounts Before Marriage?
Combining bank accounts with your partner before tying the knot is a significant decision with benefits and considerations. This blog...
IRS Announces 2025 Income Tax Brackets
Tax Filing Basics for Couples [Updated] Answers to 13 common tax questions Updated: 10/22/25 Table of Contents NEW: Click here to skip...
Grocery Shopping Hacks for Higher Prices
The new high cost of food is frustrating for families like mine. Food price rises of late are not meaningful, but that doesn’t change the...
Why Prices are Higher: Just the Facts!
Grab a piece of paper. Crumple the paper the best you can into a tight ball. Now, flatten that same ball of paper. Take your time, and do...
Where to Find and Compare Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Buying a different vehicle can be challenging in a marriage, especially when one spouse isn't excited about it. Over the years, Hope and...
7 Budgeting Tips for Married Couples: Fall Season Edition
As we pass the midpoint of summer, it's time to adjust your budget to enjoy the fall without straining your finances. From seasonal...
Household Income in the United States: Highlights and Implications for Dual Career Couples
I took the time to read and summarize the latest income trend report from the U.S. Census Bureau for dual-career couples, so you don't...
The Budgeting Program for Couples: The Ultimate Guide to Tiller
Original Post: 11/03/2023; Updated Post: 9/11/24 My wife and I use Tiller to manage our own personal finances, and we love it! Here are...
New: Family Financial Planning Calculator
FinMango and Modern Husbands have teamed up to launch a new tool for dual-career couples to map their financial future. My wife and I...
How to Fight Inflation at the Grocery Store
Updated post: 9/3/24 - Original post: 8/1/22 Inflation is finally back to normal, but the compounding of high inflation over the previous...
The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Replacing Your Home Appliances and HVAC
Table of Contents How to Determine if a New Appliance is Needed Average Lifespan and Replacement Cost for Household Appliances and HVAC...
How to Take Politics Out of Personal Finance: Compare Feelings and Facts to Make Informed Financial Choices
We are building a tent for all couples who want to manage money and the home as a team, irrespective of political party. "The goal of...
A Price Comparison Hack for Busy Couples
Price complexity leads to consumer overspending The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new report that suggests...
Why to Reconnect the Cable Cord
Why It Could Be a More Affordable Option than Streaming Who could have imagined a few years ago that cable TV, once seen as a declining...
Everything You Need to Know About Spending Plans for Spouses
Building a spending plan with your spouse is not only about managing finances; it's about creating a shared vision for your future,...
How to Split Your Finances: Psychological Money Laundering
Updated post: 3/10/24 - Original post: 1/30/24 “Why would you spend $59 on a fantasy football championship ring?” That’s how it starts....
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