The cost of falling in love1 of 9What do you get when you fall in love? A guy or gal who could easily bust your budget, that's what.Finding a mate costs money. Dating, gifts, (gasp!) a wedding. You might be able to recoup some costs by eventually cohabiting with your one-and-only, but getting to that stage takes some serious dough upfront."Being in a relationship does cost money -- especially now, with the economy the way it is," says Allia Zobel Nolan, author of "The Joy of Being Single," who is now married but preparing her book for its 20th anniversary edition in 2012.With tongue firmly in cheek, here's a quick check on the price of love. Related Articles:Marriage cuts gift taxTalk money before weddingFinance is for loversFrugal wedding secretsRelated Links:Financial secrets harmfulName change checklistBenefit tied to marriagePrep for marriage, divorce advertisement
What do you get when you fall in love? A guy or gal who could easily bust your budget, that's what.
Finding a mate costs money. Dating, gifts, (gasp!) a wedding. You might be able to recoup some costs by eventually cohabiting with your one-and-only, but getting to that stage takes some serious dough upfront.
"Being in a relationship does cost money -- especially now, with the economy the way it is," says Allia Zobel Nolan, author of "The Joy of Being Single," who is now married but preparing her book for its 20th anniversary edition in 2012.
With tongue firmly in cheek, here's a quick check on the price of love.
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