Up until now, your financial decisions affected only you. You had no one to answer to and only yourself to blame or thank for your financial situation. Then you decided to get married… Deciding if, how, and when to merge your finances with another person’s is a complex issue, and there’s no right or wrong…
Articles by Dan Wesley
Dan Wesley is the founder of CreditLoan.com — a business he grew from a $5,000 tax return and bootstrapped to an 8 figure exit in 2011
Whether you’re trying to build up your savings, pay off your debt, or simply make sense of where your money is going each month, you may have thought about creating a budget to help you reach your financial goals. Even if you’re just starting out on the path to financial independence, a budget is a…
If you’re on the hunt for “happily ever after,” dreaming of you and your new love in a fairytale kiss with a sunset backdrop, budgeting is probably the last thing on your mind — but it shouldn’t be. Money is an essential part of your lives as a couple, and can actually make or break…
If you’ve ever checked your bank balance at the end of the month and wondered “where did all my money go?” you’re not alone. In fact, a 2016 survey revealed that nearly 60 percent of the population doesn’t have enough money saved to handle an unexpected expense of $500 to $1,000. That means something like…
Becoming a parent for the first time is an emotional journey. With great joy comes great financial responsibility. Don’t let this time of your life be overshadowed with money-woes, follow these ways to avoid money problems as a new parent. The moment you find out you’re pregnant is a moment you’ll never forget. Your heart…
Does this sound familiar? It’s the first day of the month… You deposit your paycheck only to see money immediately flow out of your account. “Geez, (you think again) credit card bills, mortgage payments, utilities, and food add up quickly.” You begin to sweat. Maybe I shouldn’t have spent that money on a new bike…