Getting married? Money could be the reason you end up divorced. Take these steps now and avoid the battles and frustrations later on.
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Think saving money, paying bills, comparing prices and shopping for deals take way too much work? All of these can be done with very little effort on your part.
Their son earned a master's degree in business, but he hasn't found a job after more than 2 years of looking. The parents think the problem is a lack of experience. I think it's something else.
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