relationships

Seven Simple Tips for Romance on a Dime

Posted May 26, 2009 - 09:50 by Myscha Theriault

Frugal Living, Lifestyle

Romance on a Dime

When budget constraints hit, dating and romance take a serious back seat to a mortgage and general necessary living expenses. Whether you are single and dating, or married and maintaining a home, here are seven simple ways to bring on the romance without breaking the bank. (Warning: This article contains a couple of rather racy suggestions. Keep that in mind if you have children reading over your shoulder.)

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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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Why Couples Fight Over Money and What to Do About It

Posted November 12, 2008 - 17:12 by Nora Dunn

Personal Finance, Lifestyle

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There is no denying that financial matters lay at the root of many – if not most – couples’ problems. While some openly communicate about the issues at hand, more couples yet don’t even recognize exactly what the problems are and thus allow a bad problem to worsen, and in some cases, culminate in a break-up or divorce.

Here are some of the issues that cause friction in our romances, and what to do about them before they blossom into a host of irrevocable thorny problems.

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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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Frugality Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: 5 Ways to Spend Less and Love More

Posted December 3, 2007 - 22:19 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Lifestyle

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Hot dates are often stereotyped as being expensive; Fine wines, fancy dinners, high-priced hotels, and posh resorts top the list of ways we traditionally think of reconnecting with our significant other. Even though frugality isn’t generally considered sexy, it can bring about intimacy in unexpected ways.

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