marriage

Make Love, Not Money (Sort Of)

Posted May 14, 2009 - 04:11 by Fred Lee

Lifestyle

Lover's Journey

Even during a recession, it turns out that love can still trump money.

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The Economics of Marriage and Health - Til Death Do Us Part

Posted April 20, 2009 - 06:01 by Fred Lee

Lifestyle

Alternative wedding cake with married couple

Studies have shown that a healthy marriage could translate into a healthy heart, not to mention saving money on health care or an expensive divorce.

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Could a Divorce Improve Your Finances?

Posted April 2, 2008 - 14:10 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Taxes

When I was single, I thought that getting married would reduce my expenses greatly, and after I got married I realized that in some instances married life is actually more expensive . In general, divorces are extremely costly and detrimental events, but ironically there are so many laws pertaining to marriage and finances that could make a divorce financially advantangeous for a committed couple. Here are some of the bizarre examples I have read in the news recently.

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Realistic Budgeting: The Marriage Saver

Posted January 9, 2008 - 14:48 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Lifestyle

The Marriage is in the Money

The road to divorce is not necessarily paved with infidelity, quite possibly it's paved with secretive purchases and a lack of budget that causes both parties resentment and stress. Want to save the marriage? Plan a realistic budget and talk it out with a glass of wine.

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These Choos were made for walkin': an interview with a modern urban nomad

Posted October 30, 2007 - 17:44 by Andrea Dickson

Lifestyle

Ever feel stuck? In a rut? Running in place, but not getting much exercise? There's another way to live, you know; a way that bypasses, or at least delays, the mortgage, the commute, and the keeping up with the Joneses. It's called Modern Nomadism, and it's increasingly popular with people young and old. Read on to learn about one blogger who leads such a life.

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Wedding Dresses for Under $200

Posted 2 years ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Shopping

Target is offering wedding dresses for under $200!

Now, I've been griping lately about imported Chinese goods. These Isaac Mizrahi gowns are probably sewn in sweatshops in Asia, so mentioning them here isn't meant as a promotion per se. That said, I still find it fascinating.

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