Money Advice

Attention holiday shoppers, having a game plan before you hit those stores at the mall or online can reduce your stress and increase marital satisfaction with your spouse. There is a strong force out there that is influencing all of us and it’s not the "Yoda Jedi" type. I am talking about

It’s late at night. You sit in bed tossing and turning wondering how you’re going to let your spouse know you’ve lost your job. And not only is that going to be difficult, but you also think about the look on your kids faces when you tell them that this holiday season isn’t going to be like the last. When turning to credit cards is not an option, we typically recommend that a young couple should have a cash reserve of

We’re planning to start a family. How can we prepare financially for our baby's future education?

You’ve got everything in place. You have job security, a roof over your head and a couple cars. So what now? For many, it’s a little bundle of joy, or two or three and soon your cool car becomes a mini van.

My company does not offer a good 401(k) plan, but my husband’s is excellent. Can I use my would-be 401(k) money for other spending needs and have my husband save for both of us? Your question is very relevant and one I hear often from clients. I’m always surprised by the variance in 401(k) plans from company to company. Before I answer your question, I want to first

My husband and I don’t always agree on how we should spend our money each month. How can we work together to develop financial goals? Start by discussing your short- and long-term financial goals with your spouse to minimize the disagreements. Creating a wealth management strategy

We live paycheck to paycheck. Is there a certain amount of money we should have saved in case of an emergency? You’re sitting there silently hunched over a mound of bills and other expenses you and your spouse have accrued over the last month and you think, if only Mr. Gates would send me one of his weekly paychecks

It’s not rocket science that arguing over money is one of the top causes for divorce. With that being said, you and your extravagant, spend-happy loved one need to agree on your budget in order to maintain a healthy relationship. Therefore, it’s very important that when you set up a spending plan, whether it be for manly gadget stuff or sweet smelling girly stuff