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Marriage & Family

Getting married and starting a family are two of the
most important decisions you can make. Learn
how to responsibly manage your family's credit
and money for a happy future together.

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Opposites Attract

Money is one of the leading reasons why couples fight. When you are a "saver" and your sweetheart is a "spender," the discrepancy can cause conflict in your relationship. Luckily, the solution can be as simple as understanding the situation, discussing your differences, and compromising on a solution.
In this article, we show you how to balance love and money

Something Borrowed, Something Blue

The average American wedding these days costs a whopping $20,000! Unless you win the lottery, this price tag is likely going to take a big bite out of your credit cards. Luckily, you can cut back on costs without sacrificing your wedding day dreams. Learn how to keep your wedding on budget

Marriage Myths

What happens to your credit reports and credit scores when you get married? There are all kinds of common misconceptions about merging reports and falling credit scores.
Credit.com's experts give you the real answers

Better Score, Better Deals

Improving your credit score can help you save thousands on your family’s cars, electronics, loans, insurance, utilities, credit cards and more. Learn how to improve your credit score and how to maximize this improvement in order to get the best deals. Improve your credit score

The Cost of Parenthood

Children are priceless but raising them can cost a bundle. If you are planning on having kids or already have kids, it’s a smart idea to have a plan for dealing with these costs.
Read about creating a financial plan

College Bound

Even if Junior isn't heading to college for 18 years, it's time to start thinking about building some education savings now. With the help of 529 plans, saving for your children's education has never been easier. Learn more about your savings options

Love and Money — What You Should Know Before You Tie the Knot

Is money the “cause” of 50% of divorces? That “fact” – and variations of it – have been circulated by many for years, but try to track down an authoritative study substantiating it and you´ll come up empty-handed. This article examines the role money plays in relationships.
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