Budgeting for couples may require more effort and attention than budgeting on your own. But it's a habit that many couples desperately need to learn. A recent Magnify Money survey of over 1,000 Americans revealed some alarming facts about marriage and money. One in five couples that responded to the survey regretted combining finances with their spouse. And 21% of respondents cited finances as the primary cause of their … [Read more...]

Frugality is having a moment. A lot of us are embracing frugal living these days, and for good reason. Frugality can open up a lot of opportunities in our lives. It puts us more in control of our money and helps us to determine what’s most important to us. Living frugally means making intentional choices with your everyday spending. It means mapping out your financial—and life—goals and then aligning your spending to help you … [Read more...]

  Feeling frustrated when it comes to money in your relationship? Often, it's easier to sweep things under the rug than have those tough financial discussions with your partner. Or maybe the talks themselves aren't difficult, but it's tough to keep track of all the little details that make up your financial life. You'd rather be enjoying your time with your loved ones, not checking to make sure the bills are paid or nagging … [Read more...]

At the YMCA where I used to work out, there was always a large stack of AARP magazines available for perusal during my 30 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill. Despite being in my 30s, it was always my favorite magazine to borrow for a workout—although I’d sometimes hide the cover like I was reading something illicit. I thought of AARP as an organization for...well, older people. It's called the American Association of Retired … [Read more...]