The Wedding And Marriage Are Different

While our culture's wedding traditions are beautiful, romantic, and lots of fun, they can set couples up for disappointment afterwards. The day-to-day work of a marriage is many miles away from the flowers and the dress and the cake.  More ...

Insurance Advice for Newlyweds

Starting a new life together is exciting, but can also be a bit overwhelming. There's a world of new responsibilities, including newly shared financial obligations. Amidst all the celebrating and well wishes, developing a sound financial plan that includes adequate protection against life's unforeseen risks is extremely important.  More ...

5 Ways to Celebrate your First Wedding Anniversary

The first year of married life flies by over night. First the honeymoon, then moving in to your new home or preparing your old place for life together, and before you know it, it`s your first anniversary. Let your spouse know how much you still love them and that you would marry him/her all over again. Here are 10 ways to make your first anniversary a one to last a lifetime.  More ...

Advice to Newlyweds from the IRS

It may not be high on the list of wedding planning activities, but there are a few, simple steps that can help keep tax issues from interrupting newly-wedded bliss, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

With the wedding season in full swing, the IRS advises the soon-to-be married and the just married to review their changing tax status. Choosing the right tax form and filing status can help save money – and even prevent problems with missing a refund check.  More ...

Love & Sex

It’s been said that men need to have sex to feel loved while women need to feel loved to have sex. Based on my experience, I think this statement is generally true. And it has been the source of a lot of trouble among couples -- misunderstandings, hurt feelings, arguments, the continuation of arguments, etc.  More ...