Couples fight more about moneythan anything else. Getting on the same page, financially can be tough. To make things easier, talk about a few important topics when the relationship starts to get serious. Down the road, you might be surprised to learn your partner’s financial habits or history. Knowing this information in advance can help you prepare for possible disagreements. It might not prevent fights completely, but you’ll at least know what you’re getting into....

But this procrastination can make a serious dent in our retirement savings. The result: a “procrastination penalty” of $15,500. This is just more evidence of the importance ofsaving as early as possible. Delaying IRA contributions until April can cost you| Vanguard

This week we want to know which you think are the best. Sound off with your favorite in the discussions below! Maybe it has the widest selection, or a great companion app that makes listening easy. Maybe it has tons of free books. What makes it the one you’d recommend to others, and why? attempt to keep it to a single paragraph, maybe two. If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below....

Here’s what that mess of jargon means and how it affects you. While this was previously a quiet understanding, the FCC wants to make it official. In the past, it’s been tough for the FCC to create legally-binding rules for ISPs. This is because ISPs have previously been classified as “information services.” The new rules would classify them as “telecommunication services.” Up until now, wireless broadband providers have operated under very different, less strict rules....

Neglecting your immediate, short-term needs can just stress you out more, despite your meticulous planning. As the saying goes, you’re free to think of time like money. Two people can go bankrupt for entirely different reasons. Although one thought short-term and the other thought long-term, both ended up broke. The first step to change is acknowledging that your reasoning may have some holes. One of the best ways to do this is to honestly assess the results of your current methodology....

When was the last time you burned a DVD so you could watch a video on your TV? That’s all becoming old hat, thanks to apps likeAllCast. Where did the idea for the app come from? Were you trying to solve a problem you’d experienced, or did the inspiration come from somewhere else? The idea had been floating around for a while; there was no obvious counterpart to AirPlay on Android....

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If you’re feeling discouraged or down on yourself,getting started on something newcan help a lot. If you’re not sure what to do, just start creating something, anything. It can be anything: writing, drawing, sewing, coding, building, whatever. Those are not relevant to the task. Be completely mindful, completely immersed. It doesn’t hurt to create something with a skill you’re good at too. Getting Lost in Just Doing| Zen Habits Photo byLaura D’Alessandro....

There are plenty of valid reasons to combine finances. It can make budgeting easier. It can be part of the commitment that comes with a serious relationship. But joining finances too soon can be problematic, too. This isn’t to say you shouldnevercombine finances or that combining finances is a bad idea overall. The point is, it’s not a decision to be made lightly. Before jumping into it, check that you know your partner’s spending habits....

Let’s be honest. You’re going to procrastinate at some point. Much of the reason that procrastination is a problem is because delays always occur. There is almost always some unanticipated hurdle that will cause delays. The nature of unanticipated delays is that you’re free to’t always see them coming. Of course, there’s another benefit to this strategy. It’s a sneaky way of helping you get over the biggest roadblock:just getting started....

You probably know thatworking with a mentorisimportant to your career development. However, it can be a real challenge to find the perfect mentor and ask them to help you. Mentorship as You Know It Is Dead| 99u Image fromtamuc.

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