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As a newly wed couple, you may not always agree
on things; however, when it comes to financial
survival, the both of you will need to put your
heads together and make some decisions with regard
to money management.
For this reason, it is always wise for a
married couple to seek financial marriage advice.
A financial planner can help with matters such as
whether or not to get a prenuptial agreement, and
what percentage of your income to put into a joint
bank account, and some wise investments to start
out with.
Other decisions are best made between the two
of you. What are your spending habits? Who will
balance the checkbook? Who will pay the bills?
What investments do you wish to make? What are
your financial goals and what is your plan to
reach them?
Another aspect of marriage that may require
planning is your wedding budget. That would
include everything from the price of engagement
rings all the way to the actual wedding cost.
Planning your financial future together is
crucial for a healthy marriage. If the both of you
choose to undergo premarital counseling, take a
few sessions to communicate about your financial
issues. Get started early, and continue with
couple counseling after tying the knot, as well.
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