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AdvertisementAdvertisementFor Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader has been talking marriage with their boyfriend, but he has $100,000 in debt. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. Sincerely,Want the guy, but not his debtDear Want,AdvertisementAdvertisementWe talk a lot about unconditional love — love that doesn't know the word "dealbreaker," love that doesn't stumble in the face of pain and disappointment. Tips from a 30-something who paid off $100,000 in debt »But doing your due diligence doesn't stop with the research phase.

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There's nowhere completely safe from the climate crisis, and for many, it's raising housing costs. You can save money and combat the climate crisis with tax credits for clean-energy solutions. This article is part of "Your Wallet on the Climate Crisis," a series exploring the crisis' financial impact and how people can plan. You can save money by switching to a more energy-efficient lifestyle, and there's a good chance you'll also be financially rewarded for it. We're all under the threat of climate change now, and sleeping on it won't solve anything.

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Now I'm married to the love of my life, and we're happy, but due to my love of lattes and my generous spirit with friends, my wife doesn't trust me with our credit card, and she won't let me use it. Sincerely,Cut-OffDear Cut-Off,AdvertisementAdvertisementI'm afraid your wife withholding your credit card is already dramatic, which means it's too late to get ahead of "a big drama." For example, you might say, "When you don't allow me access to our credit card, I feel demeaned and controlled, and I worry I'm repeating old patterns." Keeping an open mind doesn't mean you agree not to use the credit card anymore. If she becomes defensive and accusatory and fights for her right to continue withholding your credit card, it's time to pull out your arsenal of facts.

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I married my husband when we were both 21 years old. We sold our first house for twice what we paid for it, and I found a way to make my English degree pay. We always wait for movies to leave theaters before we see them, and we've walked miles to avoid paid parking. This mindset has saved us a lot of money through the years, even as it shifted from survival strategy to muscle memory. Because honestly, I am pretty sure those younger, hungrier versions of ourselves are the ones who got us here.

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AdvertisementAdvertisementFor Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Our columnist says it's not too late to find a balance between financial security and happiness. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. AdvertisementAdvertisementBeing a grownup is hard work, so choose hard work that feels worthwhile to you. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form.

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☆ I felt cheap leaving my kids at home to see Taylor Swift, but now that the Eras Tour is coming to movie theaters I'm glad I saved the money
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Olivia Christensen | Avril Ayers | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I've been a Taylor Swift fan for years, and I was thrilled to see the Eras Tour, but I didn't take my kids. Stephanie explains that Taylor Swift and I are the same age; we both have curly hair and a penchant for writing. I saw Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, and I had to make some difficult budgeting decisions to make it work, but now that the tour is coming to theaters, I'm glad I did. I'm thrilled to be able to take them to see the movieAnd then Swift announced her "Eras Tour" concert movie. And that'll be okay, because I'll probably be more interested in rewatching the "Eras Tour" movie for the 300th time anyway.

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This week, a reader's roommate lost her job and can't pay her half of the rent. Honestly, I can probably cover this month, but it will be a squeeze, and I certainly can't cover her half the rent indefinitely. In other words, if your roommate doesn't have the money, she doesn't have it. From the sound of your letter, it seems that up until your roommate lost her job, she paid their share of the rent reliably. Whether you cover the full rent this month or not, you need to have that conversation with your roommate ASAP.

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This week, a reader handles her family's shopping, and her husband thinks she's wasting money. Our columnist suggests having him make some shopping trips and see how far the money really goes. I've saved our family money, but my husband doesn't seem to understand how hard our budget is being hit by inflation. Have him do the grocery shopping for a few weeks. If that's only "his money," then you're working for your husband for free, which, as we all know, is about as unethical as it gets.

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Buying a new home before you've sold the old one is hard, but planning early makes it easier. Lenders are salespeople, so it's a good idea to talk to an expert who can offer objective advice. Reduce your risk when you buy before you sell with a guaranteed backup offer from Calque. She offered this advice to anyone trying to sell their first home in order to afford a new one. Next Steps: Calculate how much equity you could convert into a down payment on your next home if you buy before you sell with Calque.

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☆ My friend broke up with her awful boyfriend and invited me to Greece in his place — but I didn't realize she expected me to pay half. Can I back out?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Olivia Christensen | Avril Ayers | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's best friend invited them on a vacation after a breakup ruined her original plans. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. Your best friend recently ended her relationship with a man she was serious enough about to plan a summer vacation with. Rooting for you both,For Love & Money

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For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's partner wants to put them on an allowance so they can pay off student loans. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. I've dialed back now, but my partner wants me to stick to a tiny allowance so we can make larger student loan payments. This may be difficult for your partner because it sounds like they have a lot of anxiety about your student loans.

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5, home to the biggest pool yet, being a pool owner felt less like a fantasy and more like a nonnegotiable. After all, if we had been willing to spend more on a house that came with a pool, why not just buy a pool? First of all, apparently, the average in-ground pool costs a lot more than $30,000. I found out that while the unusual shape of our yard meant we weren't getting the pool I'd imagined, this limitation could actually solve all of our problems. This left us with a fully buried, semi-in-ground (an in-ground pool without a deep end) as our only option.

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My dilemma is that because they think I'm "rich", my siblings and sometimes even my parents expect me to pay for everything. How do I tell my family that I can't afford to pay for everything and I need them to step up? 4 ways to take control of your credit card debt »That said, generosity and family are some of my highest values. You asked me how to tell your family that you can't pay for everything and that you need them to step up. Still, as I am sure you know, credit card debt is often more complicated than being a shopaholic.

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For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader writes they lost their job a month ago and are too embarrassed to tell their husband. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. You didn't want to tell your husband and risk him seeing you as the failure that you fear you are. So I'm going to give you the same advice my therapist gave me: tolerate the anxiety, and tell the truth.

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For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Our columnist says it's important to put yourself first on your wedding day, even if it feels selfish. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. My mom especially is pressuring me to have a big wedding, but I don't want one. Any time she pressures you to have a big, traditional wedding, simply tell her you can't afford it.

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. I keep this a secret because I know everyone will think I'm being unrealistic, but I don't think I need a degree to have financial stability. Am I being unreasonable, or is there a life outside of a college degree? I don't think your plan to take your time choosing a career path is unreasonable. I'm so confident in this assertion that I don't think you should keep your ambivalence about going to college a "big secret."

The last few years have been hard in our marriage, and he sometimes says he's considering a no-fault divorce. But if you live in a community property state, your husband will be entitled to half. Is your state a fault or no-fault state? You mentioned in your letter that your husband has specifically threatened a "no-fault" divorce, but according to Costas, it isn't up to him. If you live in a no-fault state, outside of criminal factors, it won't matter whether one partner cheated or left.

I requested an extension on my taxes last year, and I put off dealing with my taxes until October. I've gotten another extension this year, but this time it's out of necessity, and I'm going to be careful. I'm requesting a tax extension. Editor's Rating 4.2/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 4.7/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 4/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Learn more On TurboTax's website Learn more On TaxAct's website Learn more On FreeTax USA's websiteI kept putting my taxes off — and then it was OctoberThose are my excuses for logging on and begging for another six months. If everything goes according to plan, we'll be back on track in time to handle 2023 taxes on time.

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. The hidden costs of pregnancy »But from a value standpoint, I'd like to remind you of a similar choice you made years ago when you chose to have kids — kids you surely realized might have kids of their own one day. If your daughter doesn't recognize this, don't feel guilty for explaining it to her. She is trying to tell you what she hopes you'll tell her — that you can hardly wait to love her baby.

This week, a reader's husband doesn't think the cost of a gym membership is a good use of money. The main extra we are fighting about right now is a gym membership. This shared responsibility often means shared debt, shared costs, shared sacrifice, and shared indulgences. But what shared finances don't necessitate are shared financial priorities — even if it might be easier when they align. Your husband's part of this compromise will mean making the commitment now to celebrate your last credit card payment by purchasing a gym membership for you at a nicer gym.

How do I even begin to tackle this mountain of debt on a single income with minimal child support help? Costas is the vice president of EP Wealth Advisors and a certified divorce Financial Analyst. The snowball method is about using small financial achievements to fuel larger ones. The sense of victory you will feel from paying off that small debt will help you feel you've conquered a challenge, which will go a long way in helping you summit the $60,000 mountain of debt in your path. Ways to make your money go furtherKennedy also encouraged you to start saving money while you continue prioritizing paying down debt.

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader lost his job and wants to know how to get his wife to help out financially. Our columnist tells him he needs to have this conversation with his wife and trust her to be smart. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. Rooting for you both,For Love & Money

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. You, my friend, are a rockstar, and while I know you're tired, you're going places. But, as you know well, money is finite, especially when you are young and beginning your career. Rooting for you,For Love & Money

For Love & Money is a biweekly column from Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Financially, if you and your wife have enough cash to survive, adding in a tiny baby won't bankrupt you. You mentioned that you haven't bought a house, haven't traveled, and in general, feel that this baby means you won't be able to afford your dreams. And you'll probably spend the whole trip telling your wife how you'll have to come back with the kid. Rooting for you,For Love & Money

☆ Marie Kondo says even she can't keep the house tidy with 3 kids. Moms had a mixed reaction.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Marie Kondo says that her life is messier with three kids. Like many other parents before her, Kondo has realized that the pressure to keep a house clean can be at odds with sparking joy in parenthood. "Sometimes there's a negative stigma out there that it's not ok to have a clean house when you have kids," she said. "I felt validated, in some ways, by Marie Kondo supporting that a clean, organized space is beneficial for mental health," she said. Sometimes, more kids means going to bed with a clean house rather than having one all day, but that's still important to Myers.

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