If your employer will match the amount of money you contribute to a retirement account, contribute enough to receive the full benefit of the match.
Develop a method for bill paying... read more »
Know the income tax laws regarding unmarried couples... read more »
Inquire whether health insurance and other employee benefits are available... read more »
Consider drawing up a binding legal contract called a cohabitation... read more »
Keep good records of which partner paid for large purchases. With unmarried couples, the IRS presumes... read more »
Plan beneficiary designations carefully. Unmarried partners can name each other as beneficiaries on self-directed retirement plans... read more »
If your employer will match the amount of money you contribute to a retirement account, contribute enough to receive the full benefit of the match.