by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Budget, Living Life, Money
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...
by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Budget, Family Finances, Housing, Living Life, Money
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...
by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Family Finances, Housing, Living Life, Money
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...
by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Budget, Family Finances, Housing, Living Life, Money
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...
by Shannon Simmons | Jun 11, 2012 | Investing, Living Life, Money, New School Thinking, SEECHANGE magazine Post
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...
by Shannon Simmons | Apr 3, 2012 | Budget, Family Finances, Housing, Living Life, New School Thinking, THE LRMC - GUEST POST
Rent. People say it like it’s a dirty word but it doesn’t have to be that way—especially in today’s economy. There’s no doubt about it, purchasing a home gives you equity. Equity is good. In theory, it’s great to save up a 20% down payment and buy a lovely home that...
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