Couples

Yours, Mine and Ours: Investing Together—or Not

December 31, 2008

Now that you’re married, should you invest together, too? It can be a good idea, but it doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition.

He Says It’s His; She Says It’s Theirs

September 11, 2008

Can a financial "battle of wills" destroy a marriage? Should it?

Marrying Debt: How to Think About It, How to Pay It Off

July 3, 2008

What are the best strategies for a young couple facing a mountain of student loan debt?

What's a Mother to Do?

September 7, 2006

Lots of women leave the workforce to care for their young children. How do you decide when you need to return to work?

Couples and Money: When One Spouse Earns More

May 11, 2006

Your wife earns more than you do—and wants to control household finances. But relationships are partnerships, and decisions should be made together.

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