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RELATIONSHIPS
Spenders vs. Savers TALK ABOUT FINANCES BEFORE YOU TIE THE KNOT
By TaNiqua Ward, M.S., Staff Writer
One of the many things a couple should discuss before marriage is finances. Financial issues are among the top three leading causes of divorce in the United States, according to the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (www.institutedfa.com). It is important to know your partner’s financial stance as you enter into a serious relationship and definitely before getting married. Finances can make or break a relationship. Different spending habits, different financial goals and financial secrets should all be things you discuss with you partner so you can know whether you can see yourself dealing with those issues for an extended period. Different upbringings and different attitudes towards money also need to be addressed early on.
As with everything, the key is balance. It is essential that you and your partner are able to balance your differences in financial beliefs. Be willing to compromise. Here are some ways to address money so you can discover what works best for you and your partner: Action Plan.
Have the saver manage the money and create a plan with some assistance from the spender. The saver should take full responsibility of accounts and review spending history. Set a plan for purchasing things that are more expensive and may take more time to save up for. Set expectations on the amount you want to have in various accounts and how you want to distribute money into the account.
The most important thing is to find a system that works best for you and your partner.
