It’s important to be aware of that, because accidentally hurting his ego can cause a huge fight. You probably mean well, but the mind of a financially-challenged man is complicated.
No matter how much someone loves her spouse, she could be in possession of a family heirloom—like a property—that is explicitly only meant to stay within her bloodline. So, while her children may have it, her husband just can’t. That’s what the documents say.
(New York Times) — How do you define financial security? With several lists floating around, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of “should.” The idea goes that if you just follow a list of “shoulds” you’ll automatically feel secure financially. The reality is that what makes us feel safe depends on family background, […]
(Wall Street Journal) — Ask any married couple and you’ll hear: Marriage is complicated. Ask any financial planner, though, and you’ll hear: Not being married is often even more complicated. Unmarried couples, they’ll explain, aren’t eligible for many of the same legal protections or advantages as married couples, which makes thinking carefully about the future even […]
(Smart Money) — When you get married, your tax situation changes – for better or for worse – and there are decisions to make regarding how the two of you should file. Here are the most important things to know. Your marital status on Dec. 31 determines your tax filing options for the entire year. […]