Feeling frustrated you’re not saving enough? Get the tools and tips on how you two can work together and create a savings plan that you both love! No doubt you’ve heard others say how important it is to have a rainy day fund. No matter how well prepared you are, unexpected expenses can come up. […]
Author Archives: Elle Martinez
How to Keep Your Cars From Making You Broke
Do you know the three biggest expenses most families have? It’s housing, food, and transportation. Or at least for most of America, cars. Yep, cars. Right now the average car payments for a new one is around $530 and $381 for used cars. If both of you have car loans, that’s an even bigger chunk […]
Best Money and Marriage Sites and Podcasts
Looking to grow your marriage and money this year? When I started Couple Money almost 10 years ago, there weren’t too many resources out there focused for married couples. My husband and I were in $35,000 of debt and while we agreed we needed to get rid of it, we went back and forth on the […]
Tax 101 Tip: Have the Correct Filing Status on Your Tax Return
Are you ready for taxes?! Alright, I admit, taxes aren’t the most exciting thing to do on the weekend, but knocking them out quickly means that one huge to do item off our list. We started getting notifications from some of our financial institutions that some tax documents are ready. I opened a folder to […]
Marriage & Money: How to Talk and Work on Your Finances Together
Trying to pay down debt, but having a hard time talking about money? these tips helped us to get on the same page and win with our money goals! One of the biggest reasons marriages break down is money problems. Remember your marriage is much more important than money. You can improve your marriage and finances […]
The Opposite of Spoiled: How to Raise Money-Smart (and Generous) Kids
Ron Lieber, NY Times money columnist and author of The Opposite of Spoiled, discusses how to raise money-savv kids who are generous. Talking About Money with Our Kids Whether we plan to or not our kids will pick up their financial habits based on what we say and do around them. We can look back at our parents and get an […]
Tax Brackets and Effective Tax Rates: What You Need to Know
Want to maximize your taxes? Learn how tax brackets works and legit ways on how you can lower your taxable income and qualify for a bigger tax refund! With January here, taxes are on our minds. Over the last few years, we’ve developed a rhythm and system. As the paperwork comes in I stash it […]
How to Change Your Habits and Own Your Finances This Year
Tired of missing your money goals for the year? Learn how you can change your habits and own your finances! Raise your hand if you’ve ever made a goal and before the week or month was over, you quit. Yeah, me too. Why is it despite some of our best intentions we fail at achieving […]