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.
