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Just say no to joint tax filing
Anne Alstott Apr 12, 2013
The joint tax return may seem as inevitable as the income tax itself. But commentator Anne Alstott says the joint return is obsolete, and the nation would be better off without it.
When your heart wants what's bad for your wallet
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 28, 2013
If you think about it, marriage is one of the most important financial decisions a lot of people make. But most people don't think of it that way.
Tech companies tell Supreme Court: We support same-sex marriage
Adriene Hill Feb 28, 2013
Technology firms like Facebook and eBay are heavily represented among corporations and cities filing briefs supporting same-sex marriage in cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
What to expect from wedding websites
Beth Teitell Feb 12, 2013
Commentator Beth Teitell on the new era of wedding wed-sites.
A marriage on and off stage
Nancy Farghalli Sep 8, 2012
A couple shares how they manage being each other's spouse and business partner.
Heading towards fiscal health
David Lazarus Aug 31, 2012
David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answers caller questions on personal finance, along with CBS MoneyWatch.com editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger.
A richer life with no kids
Joe McManus Aug 24, 2012
A married man in his forties reflects on his choice to not have children.
Happily ever after in a cross-class marriage
Krissy Clark Jun 22, 2012
Fewer people are marrying across class lines. But those who are making the leap are finding that how they grew up influences how they grow together as a couple.
Letters: Creating a paper trail
Paddy Hirsch May 14, 2012
Our weekly dive into the mail bag, and L.A. Times personal finance columnist David Lazarus helps a caller with a question about record-keeping.
For five years of love and fiscal responsibility
Tess Vigeland Feb 17, 2012
A marine declares his love for his wife of five years, who along with love diligently sent him burned copies of Marketplace Money every week through two tours of duty.
