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Mar202021 by adminNo Comments

Coronation Street uses real couples as Covid kissing doubles

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ITVWhen Tyrone and Alina stole a kiss in Friday's episode of Coronation Street, many viewers will have been rightly left wondering how they filmed it following social distancing guidelines.The answer: real-life kissing doubles.Actors Alan Halsall and Ruxandra Porojnicu were filmed talking before their kiss, but did not get within two metres of one another, ITV bosses said.Instead, regular Corrie extra Alex Mulvaney and his wife Hannah then stepped in for the romantic moment.How EastEnders is 'cheating' with kissing scenes"My agent said that Coronation Street needed extras who were in a support bubble, and because I used to be an extra three times a week and they knew half of my family had done extra work on the show, it worked out perfectly," explained Mulvaney."My partner Hannah hadn't do...

Dec292020 by adminNo Comments

Harry and Meghan’s son Archie speaks publicly for first time in couple’s new podcast

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son Archie has spoken publicly for the first time - with a slight American accent - in the royal couple's new podcast for Spotify.The half-hour "Holiday Special" features celebrities, including singer Sir Elton John and TV host James Corden, and other guests reflecting on the past year and "sharing lessons, reflections and hopes for 2021". In a surprise twist at the end, the couple's son Archie wished listeners a happy new year. Image: Harry and Meghan have released their first podcast with streaming platform Spotify "After me. Ready? Happy…" Harry said, coaching the 19-month-old toddler."Happy," Archie repeated. ...

Jul22019 by adminNo Comments

Tying the knot? Some couples may face a ‘marriage tax penalty’

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If you're heading down the aisle this year, your tax situation is likely the last thing on your mind.Yet at some point, it's probably worthwhile evaluating what getting married will mean for your taxes. While many couples will see their taxes drop, some face a "marriage penalty" — paying more than if they had remained unmarried and filed as single taxpayers.In simple terms, the penalty comes into play when tax-bracket thresholds, and deductions or credits are not double the amount allowed for single filers.Bread and Butter Productions | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesSo depending on your income, where you live and the deductions or credits you use, a bigger tax bill could be part of your married future. And it can affect both high and modest earners, young and older.If it happens, it's typic...

Apr102019 by adminNo Comments

What successful couples know about money that you don’t

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Relationship advice — "be honest, talk it over, respect each other's feelings" — often goes right out the window when you're in an actual relationship. Take money. Who talks about it honestly? Who can have calm discussions when tempers are running high over someone's spending habits? "We don't talk about money with anyone, even our partners," said Ashley Gerstley, a money coach in Hoboken, New Jersey, who wrote "The 30-Day Money Cleanse." Yet learning to communicate about finance is a critical part of a successful relationship. Newlyweds or couples de...

Mar232019 by adminNo Comments

Money woes force more couples to put marriage on the back burner

Finance

These days, being young and in love just isn't enough. Megan McDonald, 23 and her boyfriend, Nick Palmiotto, 25, have been together for over three years but their marriage plans are on hold. "We like the idea of being married young and starting a family younger — both of our parents were done having kids before 30 — but it's just that, an idea," she said. McDonald and Palmiotto live together in New York. She works in public relations, he is an investment banker. Combined they make more than $ 130,000 a year but they are each also paying ba...