Money may not be able to buy you love, but conflicts about it can certainly bankrupt your relationship.

Not all Trump supporters are bigots. They believe he had something to offer. I may disagree. You may disagree but we need to be civil to each other. Use the facts to make your point. I had read that the clothes made by some of the brands use sweatshops. Facts folks not feelings. We all have to live with each other and our choices.

Having a separate fund for the things in life that happen, helps keep the emergency fund in tact in case you lose your job or income.

The sad thing is many people learn how to manage money after they've made a lot of financial mistakes, some that take decades to fix.

You need to know everything. You both need to be comfortable with sharing everything. If you can't you are NOT ready to get married.

I use a "Debt Dash" approach to paying off debt. I recommend people focus on paying off the debt with the lowest balance first. So if the primary has less debt you would focus on that.

[My grandmother] managed her money better than some financial professionals I know. I give credit always to her because she is the reason I have my column and national recognition.