Moving In Together – Financial Implications
You’re in love. Nowadays there are 2 big questions to pop. 1. The age old: Will you marry me? And the newer “Want to move in together”. Both questions have huge financial implications. Moving In Together So, you and your partner have decided to move in together. This...
Break Up Vs. Divorce – Financial Implications
There’s an old saying, what’s mine is yours, what’s yours is mine. Well, in the case of a separation, this may be the best or worst thing that ever happened to you. The laws governing common-law break ups are not even close to being similar as divorce. The ring...
Prenups! When and Why
When newly in love, nobody likes having the “what if we break up” chat. But, it’s important. If you’ve got large assets, like a house or investment portfolio, or if you are planning to be a stay at home parent, these talks are important to ensure that you and your...
Couples Banking Plan
Did you know that couples who bicker about money once a week are 30% more likely to end in divorce? When it comes to matters of the heart... money definitely matters. When couples fight about money, it’s never fun for anyone involved. Most times, it’s just a simple...
Community Bonds – Ethical Investments
Guest Post I wrote for SeeChange Magazine Community bonds offer a new asset class for investors, but what are the pros and cons of this social investment option? A Play A nonprofit/social enterprise walks into the bank. Nonprofit/Social Enterprise We’d like to...
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