When people think of weddings, they think of going into debt. Though weddings typically come with expensive price tags, they do not have to. With some planning and research, a bride-to-be can have a wedding that is elegant, yet affordable. A little flexibility and a creative eye is all it takes to have the best … Read more
ICM Research was commissioned by the Co-op Bank to study couples who hide debts from each other. The results revealed that 13 percent of couples have secret debts, some of which represent major sums of money. Is it wise to hide debts from partners? Can secret debts be repaid through debt management plans? These are … Read more
When a relationship ends, debts may not end with it. A couple may find themselves dealing with debts incurred during or after the relationship. This can be a problem if one person is unwilling to take responsibility for his or her debts. If the situation goes unaddressed, it can affect the other individual to the … Read more
Being in a relationship is often blissful until the topic of finances arises. One partner may not be as skilled at managing money or may have fallen into a financially stressful situation due to business ownership or redundancy. If one person is in debt but the couple wants to purchase a home, the pair may … Read more