Separated couples are having to wait up to three years before their divorce is finalised, enduring a complicated, lengthy and expensive process. But there is an alternative.
So you and your partner have decided to make the big leap and move in together. Remember, there are more important questions to ask than who gets what side of the wardrobe.
What is the price of love? More than $11 billion apparently. That is what Aussie singles spend on dating each year, according to new research from ING Direct.
While asking about saving plans on the first date is a little forward, it is important you don't wait until after you have settled down to discuss money. Here is the why, when and how to talk finance at each stage of your relationship.
How to borrow money from family. To tip or not to tip. How to ask for donations. Money conversations can be uncomfortable. We offer tips for navigating the money minefield.
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