I’ve been married for a little over three months now, and, since my new husband and I combined our finances right after getting hitched, we've been learning a lot about what it's like to share bank accounts. We went from completely separate … [Read more...]
Six Ways to Have Better “Money Talks” with Your Partner
February 14, 2011 By
Most couples want to avoid tension, arguments, and---of course--breaking up. One way to do that, it seems, is to talk about money. Whether you're married, engaged, or just starting to get serious with somebody, it's a good idea to come clean about … [Read more...]
A Simple Spreadsheet for Tracking Shared Expenses
April 13, 2010 By
Do you share monthly expenses with a roommate or significant other but pay for them from separate bank accounts? For better or worse, that’s how my wife and I have been splitting up our monthly expenses since we got hitched last August. We have a … [Read more...]
What Everybody Needs to Know About Life Insurance
March 19, 2010 By
Every so often, I get questions on the topic, so I want to clear up two myths about life insurance. Myth 1: Nobody needs life insurance in their twenties, but everybody needs life insurance when they get older. Myth 2: Certain types of life … [Read more...]
13 Inexpensive Date Ideas
February 2, 2010 By
Last week, I wrote about how dating can get costly as you grow into your twenties and I offered some tips for learning how to avoid spending a lot on dating. This week, I’m back with a list of a few inexpensive date ideas to help with your … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Dating Drain Your Wallet!
January 27, 2010 By
It's an age-old conundrum: How do can you make a good impression on a date and not spend a lot? Still in college? Then a night out at "Quarter Draw Thursdays" might be all it takes. The rest of us don't have it so easy. There's no way around it, a … [Read more...]
How to Talk Money With Your Partner
October 29, 2009 By
Do you talk to your partner about finances? If not, have “the talk”. It may very well save you frustration, save you money, and save your relationship. I recently read an article on The New York Times, four money talks to have before … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 