Love and Marriage -- and Money

Isn’t it romantic, all that talk about assets and debts and pre-nups? Oh yeah, nothing like it to get you and snuggle-bunny in the mood. Well, it might get you into A mood if you don’t agree with your pookie-bear’s way of managing the moolah.

In their rush down the aisle, couples often think that love will overcome any disagreements about saving and spending. It doesn't. And so even among the most compatible couples, the prewedding vow of personal-finance silence eventually leads to frustration, fights and power struggles.

I’m not suggesting that these “Nine questions partners should ask each other before getting married” become deal-breakers (i.e. if he doesn’t have the “right” answer to question 7 then I’m kicking him to the curb), but they are good topics to discuss before you’re married. Just to make sure you’re on the same page …of the bank statement.

The gift that I’m getting you if you have this discussion: His and hers necklaces. So NOT a waste of money!

Love & Money [The Wall Street Journal]

TAGS: Love, Money
POST TOOLS: