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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...


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...

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...


How to Create a Budget Spreadsheet
This is the ultimate guide to budgeting spreadsheets! If you're a seasoned pro looking for a way to streamline your finances or a novice...


How to Budget as a Couple
Money is one of the leading causes of divorce and disagreement among couples. The topic itself is already emotional, and money beliefs...

Budgeting 101 for Couples
Updated post: 11/28/23 Original post: 6/15/22 Budgeting 101: Money Marriage U Budget Budgeting 101: Tiller Budgeting 101: Free Budgeting...


7 Winning Ideas for Holiday Shopping
Work with your spouse Controlling money in a relationship, that is, structuring a plan for your money should be a partnership between...


Mint Shutting Down! What Mint Users Should Do
If you use Mint, relax and take a deep breathe. We will walk you through what to do, step by step. We Use Tiller If you are a regular...


Everything you need to build your budget
Updated post: 9/5/23 Original post: 11/10/23 Table of Contents Collect your transactions over the past year Choose your tool to organize...


Buying a Car With Your Spouse
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 6 of our 10 part budgeting series Table of contents The value of a vehicle Are cars assets?...

5 Solutions to Sneaky Expensive Subscriptions
Updated post: 9/5/23 Original post: 12/19/22 Subscription-based services spiked over the past few years, largely due to covid holding...

The Cost of Raising Children and Other Personal and Family Expenses
Updated post: 7/2/24 - Original post: 9/15/22 How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 8 of our 10 part budgeting series Child Care and...


Budgeting for food as a family
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 7 of our 10 part budgeting series The Experience Fried bologna sandwiches were a mainstay in...


Buy Time, Not Stuff
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 10 of our 10 part budgeting series Take a moment and be honest with yourself. When you or your...


What should I do with my tax refund?
The psychology of saving tax refunds What are people doing with their tax refunds? According to the CNBC Your Money Financial Confidence...


New Year Financial Changes: 2023
529k funds can be rolled over into a Roth IRA Beginning in 2024, tax and penalty-free rollovers from 529 plans to Roth IRA accounts for...
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