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Getting Married? Then You Need to Talk about Money
Some couples seem to want to avoid talking about money before they get married. But this discussion can put a couple on the road to happiness and a healthy relationship.
Couples need to define financial goals and see if there are attitudes that might cause problems later on. If there are, dealing with them up front is the smartest thing to do. Find out if you are on the same financial page. Even if you discover information about your partner that you don’t like, this will give you time to work things out.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
- Do you know what your intended’s income is?
- What would you do if you found out your intended has credit card debt you don’t know about? Or are you keeping any secrets from your future spouse?
- Do you know you and your future mate’s credit score?
- Are you basing your wedding budget on what you can afford, what you want, or what you think you deserve?
- How would you describe your intended’s financial style? How would you describe yours?
- Do you have a financial plan? Does it fit in with your vision of your future?
Talk with your fiancé today—and plan for a financially sound tomorrow.