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The Economic Plans of Both Presidential Candidates: Explained in Plain Language
Our goal is to empower couples to manage money and the home as a team. There are certainly personal finance implications for couples...
Can You Combine Bank Accounts Before Marriage?
Combining bank accounts with your partner before tying the knot is a significant decision with benefits and considerations. This blog...
IRS Announces 2025 Income Tax Brackets
Tax Filing Basics for Couples [Updated] Answers to 13 common tax questions Updated: 10/22/25 Table of Contents NEW: Click here to skip...
Grocery Shopping Hacks for Higher Prices
The new high cost of food is frustrating for families like mine. Food price rises of late are not meaningful, but that doesn’t change the...
Where to Find and Compare Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Buying a different vehicle can be challenging in a marriage, especially when one spouse isn't excited about it. Over the years, Hope and...
7 Budgeting Tips for Married Couples: Fall Season Edition
As we pass the midpoint of summer, it's time to adjust your budget to enjoy the fall without straining your finances. From seasonal...
Household Income in the United States: Highlights and Implications for Dual Career Couples
I took the time to read and summarize the latest income trend report from the U.S. Census Bureau for dual-career couples, so you don't...
New: Family Financial Planning Calculator
FinMango and Modern Husbands have teamed up to launch a new tool for dual-career couples to map their financial future. My wife and I...
How to Fight Inflation at the Grocery Store
Updated post: 9/3/24 - Original post: 8/1/22 Inflation is finally back to normal, but the compounding of high inflation over the previous...
The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Replacing Your Home Appliances and HVAC
Table of Contents How to Determine if a New Appliance is Needed Average Lifespan and Replacement Cost for Household Appliances and HVAC...
How to Take Politics Out of Personal Finance: Compare Feelings and Facts to Make Informed Financial Choices
We are building a tent for all couples who want to manage money and the home as a team, irrespective of political party. "The goal of...
Why to Reconnect the Cable Cord
Why It Could Be a More Affordable Option than Streaming Who could have imagined a few years ago that cable TV, once seen as a declining...
How to Create a Budget Spreadsheet
This is the ultimate guide to budgeting spreadsheets! If you're a seasoned pro looking for a way to streamline your finances or a novice...
How to Budget as a Couple
Money is one of the leading causes of divorce and disagreement among couples. The topic itself is already emotional, and money beliefs...
Budgeting 101 for Couples
Updated post: 11/28/23 Original post: 6/15/22 Budgeting 101: Money Marriage U Budget Budgeting 101: Tiller Budgeting 101: Free Budgeting...
Mint Shutting Down! What Mint Users Should Do
If you use Mint, relax and take a deep breathe. We will walk you through what to do, step by step. We Use Tiller If you are a regular...
Buying a Car With Your Spouse
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 6 of our 10 part budgeting series Table of contents The value of a vehicle Are cars assets?...
The Cost of Raising Children and Other Personal and Family Expenses
Updated post: 7/2/24 - Original post: 9/15/22 How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 8 of our 10 part budgeting series Child Care and...
Budgeting for food as a family
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 7 of our 10 part budgeting series The Experience Fried bologna sandwiches were a mainstay in...
Buy Time, Not Stuff
How to Budget When Your Spouse Won't: Part 10 of our 10 part budgeting series Take a moment and be honest with yourself. When you or your...
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