October 24, 2007

Combining finances after marriage

Money and finances has to be one of the major causes for marriages breaking down. It is essential before entering into a situation where a couples finances are merged. Not that it is a bad thing, if a relationship is going to work then joint finances are essential.

But there are a few points that need to be discussed as this will prevent anything bad turning up later on.

What you both like to spend money on
Separate accounts or not
Who is the main bread winner?
Debts

Cover these points together and be honest, this will guarantee that there will be no financial skeletons in your financial cupboard.

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