Three Tips to Keep Your Relationship Healthy and Wealthy

When I started thinking about my blog and my business, I knew I wanted to serve the GLBTQ community, specifically gay and lesbian couples. Marriage equality was creating exciting, financial…

To Prenup or Not to Prenup?

LGBTQ Finance | 04.26

Wedding season is approaching, and I can’t wait for several unions to take place in the next few months. As those of you getting married start to solidify your guest…

Do You Have the Right Types of Insurance?

Insurance | 03.29

I know that the title of this post already has some of your eyes glazing over. Insurance is the type of thing that most ignore until they really need it.…

How to Navigate Filing Your First Joint Income Tax Return

LGBTQ Finance | 03.22

It’s that time of the year again. The tax deadline is a little less than a month away Remember that the deadline is April 18th this year because April 15th…

We’re engaged! Now What?

LGBTQ Finance | 03.08

The past year has been an incredible time for gay and lesbian couples. Marriage equality has brought a wide array of possibilities that were once unimaginable to many of us.…

Five Situations When It Pays to Get Married

LGBTQ Finance | 10.30

In all of this talk about inequality and discrimination, I wanted to highlight how marriage equality has recently helped level the playing field. The right to marry the person you…

Practical Tips For Planning Your Wedding

LGBTQ Finance | 10.20

Ben and I had friends over for dinner on Saturday, and one of the topics of conversation during the evening was their upcoming wedding. They have been together for six…

Three Important Considerations When Planning for Retirement as a Married Couple

Investing | 10.09

On Tuesday I mentioned that married couples have a distinct advantage when it comes to saving for retirement. Yet most couples I meet with haven’t maximized their opportunities because they…

Six Important Things to Remember When Getting Your Marriage License

LGBTQ Finance | 08.01

So a very practical post today. Yesterday Ben and I got our marriage license! It’s one of those things that didn’t immediately come to mind when I thought about…

When You Don’t Need a Prenup

Fundamentals | 07.16

Ben asked me a couple of weeks ago, “Do we still have to get a prenup?’ With our wedding soon approaching, he wants to make sure we check off everything…

Prenuptial Agreements: A Discussion Everyone Should Have

Fundamentals | 12.05

The other day, Ben asked me to write about prenups. This request made me smile because after twelve years, I think I’m finally rubbing off on him. I say that…

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