Planning Financial Future Together: Before Marriage
Money can be a contentious issue in any relationship. However, when it comes to marriage, it is essential to have open and honest conversations about finances. Here are ten topics to cover with your significant other before saying "I do."
– The importance of discussing finances before marriage.– How money can affect relationships.– The benefits of being open and honest about finances.
Introduction
– How much debt you both have.– What types of debt you have.– How you plan to pay off debt.
Debt
– How much money you make.– Whether you plan to combine your incomes.– How you plan to split expenses.
Income
– How you plan to budget your money.– What expenses are most important to you.– What expenses you can cut back on.