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The article discusses the results of several studies conducted by five scholars which determine the impact of the economic condition on marriage and divorce rates. Findings of one scholar reveal that marriage is much more driven by emotions and the overall effect of recession upon marital relationships cannot be predicted since it depends on how the couples handle such catastrophe. It also indicates that divorce rate has been declining even when the economy was thriving.

The article reports on the economic aspects of marriage in the U.S. Women who are better educated are more likely to stay married and less likely to have children out of wedlock. The opposite holds for their less educated counterparts. Conservative author Kay Hymowitz blames the lack of marriage among the poor for the growing economic divide. Research from Avner Ahituv and Robert Lerman shows that married men work harder and party less. It is also more economically efficient than singledom.

Considers the importance of marriage and family in avoiding poverty. Suggestion that in America race, poverty, and marital collapse are inextricably entangled; Statement that black children have higher poverty rates because blacks have lower marriage rates; Fact that 68% of black children are born out of wedlock; Importance of the fact that out-of-wedlock childbearing is correlated with low levels of maternal education; Refutation of the idea that blacks do not marry because black men's wages are not sufficient to support a family; Suggestion that the poor should be educated about marriage; Proposal by President George W. Bush of a "healthy marriage initiative" aimed at reducing the next generation of out-of-wedlock births; Suggestion that Republicans should face up to the core problem of family disintegration and experiment boldly.

The article discusses Social Security retirement benefits for Americans and the age at which married retirees should claim benefits. Research had shown that one spouse, usually the wife, should retire at age 62 to 66 while the husband should wait until age 69 or 70 to collect benefits. The higher earner should wait to claim benefits, said James Mahaney of Prudential Retirement.

The article discusses a September 2007 classified advertisement posted on the web site Craigslist, in which a 25 year old woman announced that she wanted a rich man to marry. An anonymous Wall Street man responded to the advertisement by posting claims that marriage would not be a good business deal.

This article examines the rules women need to follow to take charge of their personal finances. Five different suggestions are made with an emphasis on self-reliance, clear thinking and the need to assess the state of a marriage in a financial light. There are extensive quotes from Liz Perle's book "Women, Emotions, and Cash."

Discusses the outlook for legislation that will be passed by the candidate, either George W. Bush or Al Gore, who prevails in the contested 2000 election for the presidency of the United States. Measures that have bipartisan support and are likely to prevail, including a reduction of the estate tax, elimination of the marriage penalty, expansion of individual retirement accounts (IRA) and 401(k)-plan savings, and revision of the alternative minimum tax; Outlook for each measure. INSETS: EATING YOUR CAKE;E-TAIL INVESTING;E-TAIL SAVING, by Mike Eskenazi.

Presents tips for avoiding various taxes in the United States. Idea that waiting until the end of 2000 to be married can reduce taxes; Donations from estates to avoid the estate tax; Taxes on stocks; Write-offs for small business owners; Others.

Discusses the importance of knowing the details of a spouse's finances in the event of a failed marriage. Advice on how to prepare for divorce or death of a spouse, including signing prenuptial agreements and holding assets jointly; Importance of making sure the husband is insured and that the wife is the beneficiary. INSETS: FLIP TAX;FUNDS FOR PEANUTS;BANK ON IT, by Carole Buia.

Focuses on a problem in the tax code that forces some married couples to pay higher taxes than they would if they were single. Details of the problem; Reasons for the belief that there is no way to remedy the problem; Use of the issue by Republicans to unite different groups of voters.

Offers advice on how to avoid money problems in marriage.

Focuses on the results of a University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) study. Percentage of wives earning more money than their husbands, which has gone up and has caused some men to feel resentment and some women to feel guilty. Comments of Michelle Laughlin of Prudential; How men question their value in the marriage when their wives earn more; Ways to overcome discomfort.

Provides some points to consider when understanding how your marital status affects your tax status. How according to an informal poll of industrial professionals, African-American couples often run up against tax pitfalls for several reasons; How many fail to discuss personal money matters; Overlooking the other person's fiscal condition and the consequences of merging two financial profiles; Newlywed strategies; Liabilities associated with divorced couples.

Discusses joint ownership of property. What assets to keep in one's own name; Ownership of the family home; Stocks and bonds; Joint bank accounts; Divorce; Remarriage. INSET: Terms of cohabitancy (singles buying property together)..

Relates the story of a couple having marital problems rooted in finances. Counseling program that helped them save the marriage; Wife Mary Beth's side of the story; Husband Pete's side of the story; Counselor's suggestions. INSET: Ending the money wars..

Explores the ways money problems can negatively affect a marriage. Why working through financial problems is often challenging for couples; Common money problems faced; Case studies of couples in financial trouble; Advice from an expert. INSET: Money and power, by S.R..

Discusses marital problems involving money. Money fights arising from emotional hotspots; Associating money with love; Power of money in decisions about the children; Reason why people become irrational about money; Childhood associations; Classification of people according to money types; Key to financial harmony; Tips for resolving marital problems involving money.

Argues that repeal of the so-called marriage tax would be a small gain for some taxpayers and a small loss for deficit cutting. How today's tax system helps some and hurts others; The penalty for working couples whose salaries aren't too far apart; The higher tax on low-earning workers who marry, especially if they have children; Bonus for traditional, one-earner families; A big rap on most singles; More.

Refers to a `New York Times' article dealing with evidence that managers with working wives earn less than managers with stay-at-home wives. The two studies behind the story; Researchers Linda Stroh and Frieda Reitman; Questions about the studies' conclusions.

Discusses a report by Population Association of America President Linda Waite. Implication that lifetime commitment that comes with marriage improves health, increases wealth and reduces stress; Sexual satisfaction; Wages; Evidence against unwed cohabitation.

The article presents the results of the study made by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities with regards to birth rates. It says that the fertility rate of the world is dropping due to delayed marriages and decisions to have smaller families. An estimated of 738 million people is expected to live by the end of 1980 and more than six billion will inhabit the planet by the year of 2000. It mentions that the population of poorer developing countries will account for 90% of the increase, multiplying the problems in unemployment, illiteracy, and food scarcity. Two-thirds of people in developed regions live in the cities in 1979 and 75% are expected to mob the cities by 2000. Meanwhile, First World nations such as the U.S. and Japan are slightly above zero population growth.

The article reports on the views of socialist author G. B. Shaw in his book "Is Civilization Decaying?" In the book, Shaw pointed out that it is degradation when a man who can produce a whole pin for eight hours be replaced by a man who makes part of a pin for 10 hours and does not know how the pin is made. He argued that marriage has become a form of economic necessity as women generally marry for subsistence.

Discusses tax planning for the personal residence in the context of divorce and marriage. Taxation of principal residences; Rollover of gain on sale of a principal residence; $125,000 exclusion from gain on sale of principal residence for taxpayers age 55 and over; Tax aspects of a principal residence in the face of divorce; Remarriage issues.

Presents guidelines for estate planning in a second marriage. Protection of spouse and children from a previous marriage; Use of qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust; Estate taxes; Life insurance. INSET: What the lawyers may not tell you..

The article discusses the social and financial evolution of marriage over the years across the globe including Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The author comments on the statement of Senator Marco Rubio in his speech during the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty in January 2014 where he emphasized that marriage helps reduce poverty in the U.S. She articulates that family planning in the same upward mobility is nonsense. She considers what the statistics say that divorced single mothers are worse off economically than those who did not marry at all is true.

Focuses on the financial and estate planning for second and third marriages in the United States. Issue on property assumption of assets and liabilities; Use of a qualified terminable interest property; Problems on property assets upon divorce; Advantages of family partnerships in business.

The article looks at marriage trends among working-class Americans, as of 2013. It profiles a young working-class woman who has had an unsuccessful marriage and other unsuccessful relationships with men and expresses distrust towards men and towards the possibility of a successful marriage. The authors discuss the growing class divide in the U.S. as a factor in the low rate of enduring marriages in working-class communities. Economic and social policies to address the problem are discussed.

The article focuses on the result of the survey on baby bomers regarding the impact of being married in achieving the highest levels of retirement security. It tells that more than eight in 10 married baby boomers with 81.9% report on having retirement savings. It mentions that boomer couples are far less likely to be relying on Social Security for retirement income in which 31.7% expects to lean on it as a major source income, compared with single baby boomers with 52.7%.

The article presents the author's insights on cases of older foreign women that go to Luxor, Egypt to find younger men to marry. She says that Luxor has a distinction as the gigolo capital of Egypt, where foreign women who participate in sex tourism finds a man that will have a commitment to her through informal urfi marriages. Furthermore, she says that most of these men get married to get money from older foreign women that they see as an infinite source of money.

The article presents advice to consumers on purchasing the right amount of life insurance. Events that are likely to create a need for greater insurance coverage include getting married and buying a home. Financial planner Tim Maurer recommends purchasing enough insurance to cover the policyholder's burial expenses, debts including mortgage debt, anticipated educational expenses, and 50% of pre-tax earnings up until retirement. INSETS: YOU NEED MORE LIFE INSURANCE IF YOU...;GET THE BEST OF BOTH.

The article discusses a court case regarding the appreciation of business value of a husband who expanded a cigarette business after marriage from 2003-2008. It mentions that the court has considered 27% of the rate of investment of the business to determine what part of the income can be attributed to the marriage. It adds that the court has used the asset and market approaches to determine the growth rate of the industry.

A response from Stephanie Coontz is presented to a letter which focused on her interview presented in the article "To Have and to Hold" by Mark Leviton in September 2016 issue of the periodical.

The article presents the results of the survey titled "Student Loan Debt: Who's Paying the Price?" conducted by a company that provides businesses with tuition assistance program EdAssist. It states that 49 percent would delay engagement or marriage due to their own debt. It notes that 33 percent are reluctant to marry someone who is repaying loans. It mentions that 64 percent said that their debt keep them from pursuing new degree.

The article presents the results of a 2016 poll among newlywed women concerning the effect of money on their first year of marriage, including the percentage of couples who came into their marriage with debt, the percentage of couples with joint bank accounts and the percentage of respondents who admit to have lied to their spouse about how much they paid for something.

The article explores the phenomenon of conspicuous marriage proposals in China. The author reflects on the surplus of men in Chinese society due to the one-child policy and the desire of women for social mobility when choosing a husband. Other topics include the generational divide on public displays of affection, marriage as a business deal, and reverse dowries.

The article talks about how young couples in the Palestinian territory of Gaza are opting to get married by taking loans from marriage facilitators and thereby choosing to start their married life in debt and discusses the criticism of this practice of giving loans for marriage.

The article discusses the author insights regarding money management for married people. The author suggests for couples to assess the amount of to pay the monthly bills, save money for the goal of the family and take equal amount from individual salary for the bills. She says that the excess money can be spent for whatever they like. She says that prenuptial agreement is the best way to handle money and is a good idea if the couples have significant assets, real estate, or family business.

The article offers strategies for managing personal finances with potential life partners. The authors highlight the importance of determining common long-term financial goals and of being forthcoming about personal finances when entering into a marriage. They also suggest that it is a good idea to maintain a personal credit identity and outline methods of doing so such as keeping a personal credit card. The benefits of keeping a running financial dialog is also noted.

The article presents suggestions for efficient wedding planning from several marriage planning companies. It is stated that before selecting a photographer for the wedding ceremony, one has to check the photographer's portfolio to assess his/her efficiency in wedding photography. The article mentions that rating the main categories from most important to least important would help to set an effective budget.

Deals with the growing influence of 21-year-olds or the Generation Y group to the U.S. economy in 2003. Economic component of marriage or cohabitation among the group; Indications of the group's growing purchasing power; Social and economic conditions of women consumers in the Generation Y group.