Marriage Finances

Why life is harder on American families than it's been in decades? This book takes the blame away from moms and puts it where it really belongs. Pressed for time and money, unable to find decent affordable daycare, wracked with guilt at falling short of the mythic supermom ideal-working and non-working American mothers alike have it harder today than they have in decades, and they are worse off than many of their peers around the world. Why? Because they're raising their kids in a family-unfriendly nation.

Your sweetheart popped the big question and you said yes! I’m sure you’re so excited to start planning your perfect dream wedding. There is just one nagging little question that keeps popping up, “How am I going to afford all of this?” You want to have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of, but without a side of massive debt and financial stress to go along with it! I get it! Weddings are expensive and I don’t blame you for not wanting to spend all of your life’s savings for just one day of fun! And the good news, it is possible to have your cake and eat it too!

Jean Chatzky, author of numerous best-selling books and financial editor for NBC's TODAY, answers frequently asked questions about how marriage affects your finances.

Do you struggle to put away money at the end of each month? Have your purchases taken on a life of their own? Does your paycheck grow wings and fly before you can get it into your bank account? You’re not alone. Many people today have trouble keeping money in their savings, and the problem is even worse with millennials.