According to a recent survey, finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship. And since every relationship is unique, it’s important to discuss sharing finances sooner rather than later. Following are some different ways couples, including newlyweds, merge their money that may spark ideas for you and your significant other. 

Whether it’s your first date or you’ve been with someone for years, it can be hard to manage your money while trying to wine and dine at the same time. Depending on where you go, a typical dinner, drinks, and movie date could cost a $100 for the night. If you have a date night once a week, that quickly adds up to over $5000 for the year.  And that doesn’t even factor in a babysitter if you have kids! Luckily, when it comes to dating there is really no need for extravagances so long as you make the effort to spend quality time together.

Take a look at some of these ideas below for some fun and affordable dates. 

Since we talked about weddings last week, let’s look this week at one of the most important topics a newly married couple will have to wrestle with – managing the finances together. If you’ve been single for a while, the reality of suddenly having to make mutual earning, spending and saving decisions can be a bit difficult to overcome. We’re going to look at different methods couples use to manage their finances, and tips for making that transition successfully.

Warm weather is upon us and with it comes wedding season. The parks and golf courses and sandy beaches of our lovely state will soon be the scenes of many a blushing bride taking her vows. If you’ve ever been involved in planning a wedding, you know the details can be endless – and expensive. These money-saving ideas can help you make sure your special day is care-free, and you start the marriage off right; without a stack of bills to pay.