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Memorial Day BBQs have a funny reputation. They’re supposed to be casual. Low-key. Easy. Someone throws burgers on the grill, people show up, and the day magically unfolds. Behind every “relaxed” backyard gathering is a lot of invisible work: planning the menu, grocery shopping, cleaning the house, setting up chairs, remembering who’s allergic to what, timing the food, refilling drinks, managing kids, and resetting the house afterward. In many couples, one person quietly carr

Memorial Day weekend has quietly become one of the biggest shopping moments of the year. For couples, it can feel like a tempting opportunity to “upgrade everything at once” including appliances, mattresses, patio sets, and grills, all wrapped in red white and blue sale banners. But not all Memorial Day deals are created equal. Some categories truly shine this weekend. Others look good on paper but are actually better buys later in the year. Knowing the difference can save co

Click here to skip straight to the podcast episodes. Stefanie O'Connell is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of The Ambition Penalty, a book that explores the hidden financial and career costs ambitious women face in the workplace and at home. When I sat down with Stefanie on the Modern Husbands Podcast, I expected to have an insightful conversation about women, careers, and the workplace. What I did not expect was how personally emotional the conversation would

Table of Contents Listen to the Full Conversation Why Money Conversations Matter More Than Instructions The Biggest Myth in Financial Planning The Mental Load of Money in Relationships Why We Keep Making the Same Money Mistakes The Trap of Getting Ahead Wrapping it Up Some of the couples I work with believe their money problems are about numbers. They think that if they just had a better budget, the right app, or a smarter investment strategy, everything would fall into place

Rethinking Power, Money, and Modern Partnership Melissa Hogenboom’s Breadwinners takes readers inside the shifting dynamics of modern relationships, where women increasingly out-earn men and men redefine what it means to care, lead, and share power at home. It’s part sociology, part storytelling, and part call to action. Through a blend of research and first-person interviews, Hogenboom explores what happens when couples challenge the traditional “man as provider” model that

Image Credit: Visual Capitalist Arguments happen in every relationship, but they don’t have to become a regular feature of your marriage. According to research shared by Visual Capitalist, the top four reasons American couples argue are: Tone of voice or attitude Money Communication styles Household chores At Modern Husbands, we help couples manage their daily finances and household responsibilities as a team. That means tackling the root causes of conflict before they spiral

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