THE CHESTNUT HILL INSTITUTE

How do you and your spouse handle things when your family finances land on shaky ground? 

Sean and Amy got married about ten years ago.  Sean sells new trucks at a local Chevy dealership.  Amy is the office manager for a real estate firm.  They saved and, with a little help from their family, a couple of years ago they were able to buy their first home.  Amy got pregnant.  All seemed rosy in their world. 

But then their world collapsed.  What happened, and how can you keep your marriage from turning sour when your finances get shaky?  (more…)

Are you Money Compatible with your partner?  Well, you’d better get compatible, or you might get into big trouble. 

Jennifer fell in love with Michael for all the normal reasons.  He was cute, funny, and sweet, plus he had a nice family and friends.  And it didn’t hurt that he had a good job.  They seemed to be compatible in all the ways that felt important.  All signals pointed to GO. 

Then Real Life took hold.  The love part was easy.  It was daily living that broke them apart.  Here’s how it works, and what you can do about it.  (more…)