Ah, the thrills of dating and new relationships. Movie nights, ice cream dates, walks on the beach, a romantic candlelit dinner on Saturday night followed by… …a $150 bill! If you’ve dated -- even for a short time -- you know that dating … [Read more...]
‘I Don’t…Want to Pay for That!’: Tips for Managing Finances With a Significant Other Before Marriage
October 5, 2012 by
My Money Story: How A Surprisingly Simple Checklist Saved Us $1,365 A Year By Eliminating Wasted Food
September 12, 2012 by
Today I want to introduce a new type of post here on Money Under 30: “My Money Story”. These posts are the financial experiences and lessons of real Money Under 30 readers in their own words. If you would like to contribute your story to a … [Read more...]
The Real Cost Of Having A Baby
March 28, 2012 by
For many of you, crying babies and babbling toddlers are the last things on your mind. If you’re like I was "before child", when you see a family with a gaggle of kids in line at a store, you pick another register---quick. Been there. Of course … [Read more...]
Should You Move For A Job?
March 20, 2012 by
The New York Times has called us “The Go-Nowhere Generation.”The reason?Lots of us are choosing not to venture far from home.We’re not crossing state lines to find work---even when there are few jobs at home. We came of age at the dawn of a … [Read more...]
My Experience: Combining Finances With A New Spouse
September 22, 2011 by
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...]
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...]
