Navigating Finances in Relationships and Building a Budget

This chapter examines the intricacies of financial management within romantic partnerships, stressing the value of financial independence before marriage. It also touches on identity theft protection, budgeting tools, and addresses a caller's question about joint property ownership.

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Ken Coleman and Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss:

"Should there be a cap on credit card spending or is it not necessary as long as 15% is saved?"
"I sold my home and cashed out my retirement. I still have $63,000 in credit card debt and no way to pay it off"
"How do we get ahead while living paycheck-to-paycheck?"
"My girlfriend hasn't paid me back the money I loaned her,"
"My husband entered into a debt consolidation program without me. Is there a way for us to get out of this?"
"I leased a car and now owe $50,000 in mileage fees. I'm trying to settle with them but they won't send anything in writing"
"My girlfriend is pressuring me to buy a house, should I listen to her?"
"Is it okay to encourage my wife's family to sell their property?"
"My fiancée and I make less than $1,500 month, how do we get by with so little income?"

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