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Statistics still show that money is one of the leading causes of conflict and divorce. Noted financial consultant Cheryl D. Broussard, along with her business and romantic partner, information technology specialist Michael A. Burns, has figured out a way to make love and money sizzle in a relationship. The two recently co-authored the book "What's Money Got To Do With It? The Ultimate Guide On How To Make Love And Money Work In Your Relationship." They spoke with JET and shared ways to prevent money matters from ruining your relationship. Residing in Oakland, CA, Broussard and Burns are founders of the Romance and Finance Couple's Money Counseling Group, a financial advisory and education company that specializes in marital, and pre- and post-marital money counseling.

The article discusses how to use a mortgage to leverage up and invest. Suze Orman, the ubiquitous personal finance guru, advises her followers to pay off their mortgages and live debt free. If you struggle to pay your bills, Suze's advice is sound. But if you are in a high tax bracket and your main concern is investing for the future, ignore her. So long as you have the self-discipline to invest the extra money you borrow rather than fritter it away, you're likely to come out ahead by carrying a bigger mortgage. The reason is simple: the tax code. You can deduct interest on up to $1 million of mortgage debt (for the purchase of a principal and a second home) on your federal tax return. You can also get a deduction in 31 of the 41 states with income taxes, including such high-tax locales as New York and California, according to CCH Inc. For someone in the upper federal brackets living in a high-tax state, this can amount to a 40% or more government subsidy of borrowing costs.There are some restrictions and catches; for example, it's best to start out with a big mortgage rather than add on debt later.

The article reports on the decision of the Los Angeles Unified School District to disclose its retirement plan to its employees. Specifically, the school district is having its provider, American International Group, list the revenue-sharing fees for each of the funds in its new retirement plan to employees in every communications piece they receive.

Focuses on the financial profile of a gay man employed by a major movie studio in its special events department in Los Angeles, California. Consideration of his earning potential, savings, investments, retirement plan, insurance coverage, and tax obligations in creating a financial plan; Importance of partnering with a financial advisor to create, execute, and monitor the plan; Plans of the gay man to buy a condominium in the near future.

Profiles Adele Grunberg, an administrative law judge for the state of California. Leisure activities of Grunberg; Personal investments of Grunberg; Retirement plans of Grunberg.

This article offers a financial plan for actors who want to move to New York or Los Angeles, California. Actors wishing to relocate in the area should be debt free and have a savings account with a minimum of 6,000 dollars to keep afloat for the first six months. The may need to pay a broker's fee, and also often have to pay the first and last month's rent plus a security deposit. Actors may still find bargains in south-of-125th-Street Manhattan, but most actors on a budget reside in Washington Heights, Inwood, Brooklyn, Queens, or Staten Island. In Los Angeles, actors find better deals in Valley locations such as Burbank, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, and Van Nuys.

Deals with issues related to financial management. Actions taken by the California Society of CPA (CalCPA) and Democratic state assemblyman Paul Koretz to increase financial literacy among all Californians; Result of a survey commissioned by CalCPA members on financial decisions; Advice given by CalCPA chairman Steve Wimmers to Californians.