1. Talk About Your History with Money Part of managing money successfully in marriage means talking about it. This isn’t always easy for couples. It’s important to get your history with money out in the open. Talk about how you grew up feeling about money, how your parents handled their finances, your
For many people, buying their first house is a joint venture with their spouse shortly before or after their wedding day. It’s an exciting time and most people are eager to start their new lives together. Charging headfirst into home ownership as a recently married couple, however, usually comes with a few
Bye-bye concert posters and vinyl decals! Hello, fancy framed artwork and window treatments! Welcome to adulthood, where you get to spend money making your space feel like it was made for you. In the transitional phase from singledom to newlywed, you’ll learn how to make a house feel like a home while
Part 1: Shift Your Thinking to “Our Money” The first key is to stop thinking in terms of “my money and his money.” After you’re married (or engaged), it’s time to shift away from thinking as individuals. You’re a team now–a family! From now on, decisions are made to create a stronger,
Post-Wedding Tasks (week after the wedding) Return Rented Attire Return Rental Equipment Take Wedding Dress to be Cleaned Make sure all Vendor Bills have been paid in full Saying Thanks Record Gifts + Givers for Thank You Notes Write + Mail Thank You Notes Write Wedding Vendor Reviews Online Are You Changing
While I was traveling in Bali earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Persia Lawson… and right away I knew I *had* to have her share some of her expertise with readers of The Budget Savvy Bride! Persia Lawson is co-author of ‘The Inner Fix’, a motivational speaker and
Today, we have a guest article from Jacqueline McGuire. I hope you enjoy her advice! xoxo, Jessica Planning Your Big Day While Protecting Your Tomorrow So, by now I’m sure you’ve been lead to believe that your wedding day is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. Yikes! If this
This post is part of our Marriage + Money series, sharing important financial topics with our currently engaged readers. This conversation is sponsored by CreditRepair.com Here at The Budget Savvy Bride, we have a strong value system surrounding money and marriage. We’ve seen the reports that state that money disputes are one
Congratulations! You’re excited for married life, including your first house. It’s a big commitment to make together. With some effort and the right list of important tips, you can make the process of buying your first home together a lot easier. 1. Get a good real estate agent Not a part-timer, not
You may not want to hear this as you get ready for your wedding, but money is the #1 reason that marriages end. How can you make sure that money doesn’t get in the way, so you can have a long, thriving, healthy marriage? The good news is that fighting over money
The wedding was amazing. Best day of your life. And, being a newlywed is fun too, but it can mean a lot of adjustment. Yes, even if you have lived together for years! This can actually be more challenging because you are not expecting much change. These adjustments to married life can
Take it from someone who has been there: things can feel a little (or a lot!) anti-climactic after your big day has come and gone. Not to mention, your creative brain cells may be running on empty, especially if you did the majority of your wedding planning yourself. The same may also
No matter what stage you are at in your relationship, from married with kids to 6 months in and comfortable, let August aka National Romance Awareness Month be the month that you put aside some special time for the one you love! We all adore that first stage in a relationship where
With years of research, relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz has found proven tips for what to do, and what to avoid, to build and keep a happier, healthier relationship between you and the one you love. Check out her tips below, and be sure to use our referral links to sign up
Just because you’re getting married doesn’t mean all your work is done! There are quite a few items that will show up on your to-do list after the big day, including name changing, thank you notes and more. Our friends at IRS.com shared this great Newlywed Checklist with us to make some
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