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Dual Career Couple and the Conflicts

We live in a world that is not only competitive but also constantly evolving. With both partners working there are bound to be conflicts, whether they are about parenting, finance, in-laws or even careers. These challenges are inevitable but if these are not dealt with soon, the resultant stress can have unpleasant consequences on the marriage. This article looks at some typical conflicts of dual career couples, and ways to manage them.

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Pocket Money - Learning Financial Management

Managing your finances is such an important life skill, however, no school teaches children how to do that. Pocket money or allowance can be a great way to teach children money management skills. By managing their pocket money your child can learn how to make decisions, deal with limited resources, and understand the benefits of saving and donating.

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How to Achieve Fiscal Fitness

Not a day goes by when we are not reminded of the virtues of remaining physically fit and healthy. But with the pitfalls of modern economy, getting ‘Fiscally Fit' might be an even greater necessity. Here are some specific suggestions for improving personal finances.

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Staying Single

I like being single, I'm always there when I need me -Art Leo. Today more and more people are staying single either by choice or circumstance. Some people have responsibilities that prevent them from marrying, in other cases marriage or a relationship just hasn't worked out. Others want to wait a while before settling down or have just decided that marriage is not for them.

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Managing Dual Incomes

In most families these days, it becomes necessary for both partners to work outside the home. Especially given the current market scenario and job uncertainty, an extra source of income is always welcome. However, having two earning members in the family comes with its own challenges. Let's see what they are...

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Finances in Marriage

With double-income families, not only has the money and the bargaining power increased, but also the number of conflicts over this. Find out some easy tips to keep those arguments and fights at bay and enjoy happy moments with your spouse.

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Financial Crisis: Overcoming fear and stress

News of the crashing stock-market, recession, layoffs, salary cuts, and the uncertain financial situation is certainly a cause of great stress to most people. In the current economic situation the fear of unemployment is also very real. Experts recommend a number of steps that could be helpful, and warn against others that are actually counter-productive. Here is a look at some of these.

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