5 Habits of Happy People

by yeseric | Aug 13, 2018

Happy people have consistent habits. They spend time with friends and family, practice gratitude, practice optimism, are physically active, and try to live in the present moment. Since money cannot buy happiness, why are we so obsessed with earning more money? If we...

Destination Wedding Planning Tips

by yeseric | Jun 21, 2018

You’re the one getting married, so here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your destination wedding: Be true to your desires. As others express their preferences, concerns, or cast doubt about your choices, stay focused on what expresses your...

3 Financial Moves Before You Get Married

by yeseric | Jun 8, 2018

If you are engaged to be married, there are three crucial action items to handle before the big day. Time to build trust through honest communication. (1) Hold several “Money Talks” with your significant other. Address topics like: How was the topic of...

Attend a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank

by yeseric | Jun 8, 2018

When invited to a wedding, remember that your primary responsibility is still to maintain your own household budget. Weddings are delightfully fun, so plan ahead by remembering the following: (1) Once you know the date, ask yourself how much will your total cost be to...

Merging Finances After Marriage

by yeseric | Apr 29, 2018

Planning your financial future together is critical. Be open with your spouse about current debts. Talk with each other about financial goals for your next ten years together. Make it specific – buying a home, starting a family? Add up your combined income...

10 Questions for Your Relationship

by yeseric | Apr 27, 2018

Do you want to explore attitudes toward money in your relationship, answer these ten questions with your significant other: We plan on keeping our finances separate. We haven’t decided how to handle our finances yet. We usually agree on how to spend money. I am...