We retired early and teach a course on financial independence. These are 5 mistakes we keep seeing people make.

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Alan and Katie Donegan
The Donegans on 5 common mistakes people make on their path to financial independence.

Alan and Katie Donegan

7 famous couples who signed prenups — and 4 who didn't

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Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, and other celebrity couples have signed detailed prenups.

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A couple went to Africa on their 5th date. Now they're engaged, and the bride-to-be has a custom ring that nods to that trip.

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Natasha Gabbayan and Josh Banayan getting engaged.
Natasha Gabbayan and Josh Banayan getting engaged.

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I've been in an arranged marriage for 18 years. Our relationship works because we see the world differently.

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A couple stands on a bridge overlooking a city.
In the past 18 years I've seen how our differences have made us a stronger couple.

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We asked 4 DINKs how they make new child-free friends

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On left, Bing Gonzalez with her husband and their dog. On right, Sandra Kushnir with her husband and their dog.

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A couples therapist shares 5 signs you'll have a strong marriage

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On their first date, he asked her if she had any debt. Today, they're a DINK couple in the world's most expensive city.

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Singaporean couple
Ryan Tan and Corinne Chow are a DINK couple in Singapore

Corinne Chow

The 10 big US cities with the worst 'singles tax' on renters living alone

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a single woman alone in her apartment

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I quit my job as a lawyer after 14 years to become a matchmaker. Law was a dark world to live in, and I'm forever glad I switched careers.

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Ann Parnes is the founder of After Hello Matchmaking in New Orleans.

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Almost half of Gen Z think being financially compatible is more important than being physically attracted to their partner, survey finds

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Personal income taxes are New York’s largest revenue source.
Young people are think about finances earlier in a relationship as the cost of living rises.

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