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Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, countless commercials, newsletters, and social media posts tout the perfect gifts for moms: flowers, chocolate, and sparkling jewelry. While these gestures are appreciated, my Mother’s Day poll shared on LinkedIn paints a different picture—one that reveals a deeper, more meaningful need among modern mothers. Have a look at the results below: Beyond the Bouquet When we ask what moms really want, we need to look beyond the temporary token

As a Certified Financial Therapist and Accredited Financial Counselor, I have experience with clients who committed financial infidelity or were victims of it. Click here to schedule a consultation. As a caveat, most of my clients are higher-income. What I’m sharing in this post is based on my professional experience and research. Lying About Money: Defining Financial Infidelity Financial infidelity occurs when couples with combined finances lie to each other about money. Ex

Modern credit cards are engineered for ease. Tap to pay. Autopay by default. Subscriptions that renew quietly in the background. Rewards that make spending feel productive instead of costly. Convenience is not inherently bad. But when convenience replaces awareness, couples pay a hidden price. According to the CFPB , consumers disputed nearly $10 billion in credit card charges in one year. Forty percent of those disputes came from canceled recurring transactions such as subsc

Table of Contents Taxes Aren’t High by Historical Standards The U.S. Is a Low-Tax Country Compared to Its Peers Other Countries Pay More in Taxes—but Far Less Out of Pocket Why Americans Feel Broke Despite “Low Taxes” Deficits Today Are a Tax Increase Tomorrow The Real Scam Is Framing Taxes as the Enemy Affordability Is a Policy Choice If you listen to political debates, cable news, or social media long enough, you’ll hear the same warning repeated over and over: Americans ar

May is supposed to feel like a victory lap. The weather improves, summer is around the corner, and school is winding down. But for many families, May feels less like a celebration and more like survival. Calendars fill up, expectations rise, and the logistics of everyday life quietly multiply. Parents have a name for it: Maycember. If you are a husband in a dual-career household, Maycember is not just a busy season. It is a stress test of how well you and your partner actuall

When you talk to someone who has spent more than two decades helping families and organizations navigate the complex intersection of work and home, you listen closely. Jennifer Sabatini Fraone, MSW, MBA, has done exactly that during her time at the Boston College Center for Work and Family. For 35 years, the Center has been at the forefront of researching how employers can better support employees who are also caregivers. Through that work, Jennifer has developed a perspectiv

Vacations are supposed to bring peace, but for many couples, the planning phase feels like work. One partner often spends hours researching flights, booking hotels, and remembering every detail while the other relaxes until departure day. By the time the bags are packed, the planner is already exhausted. If your vacation feels like work for one of you, is it really a break? Mental load refers to the invisible labor of anticipating and organizing tasks. It is the planning, rem

Let’s get to the point. Straight talk about the taxes we paid this year. Not the political spin. Not the sound bites. The money you actually spent. If your household made less than about $361,400 in 2025, there’s a strong chance you paid more in total taxes this year than last year. That could be true even if you saw a slight drop in your income tax rate on paper. And the main reason is something that doesn't show up directly on your tax return: tariffs. According to the In

What I’m going to share will be unpopular with those who often appreciate my perspective. A man’s worth in a relationship is tied to his paycheck (in the majority of cases). I don’t want it to be true. Many of you don’t want it to be true. But it is. Here are the facts according to PEW : Nearly equal shares of men and women (72% and 71%, respectively) believe that a man needs to be able to provide for his family to be a good husband or partner; yet, only 25% of men and 39% o

Spring is the season of renewal and the perfect time to refresh your date nights, too. As the weather warms and flowers bloom, you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy each other’s company. From outdoor adventures to cozy at-home evenings, here are 17 frugal date-night ideas to make your spring together feel fresh, fun, and full of connection. 1. Go for a Picnic in the Park Pack a basket with simple homemade sandwiches, fruit, and drinks, and enjoy the sunshine. Skip store-

Original Post: 11/28/23; Updated on 4/6/26 For many households, a tax refund is one of the largest single deposits they will see all year. And yet, when it arrives, the question often feels surprisingly unclear: What should we actually do with this money? Is it a chance to finally get ahead, or an opportunity to enjoy something you have been putting off? The answer is more important than it might seem. Research shows that about two-thirds of taxpayers say their refund plays a

Most couples think they argue about money because of numbers. Spending. Saving. Budgeting. But the real issue is rarely math. It’s stress. Its roles. And most of all, it is the invisible burden of managing money behind the scenes. In a recent conversation with Dr. Megan Ford and Dr. Christine Hargrove of the Love and Money Center, one thing became clear: money, mental health, and relationships are deeply connected. When couples ignore that connection, tension builds. When the