6 Money Matters To Discuss Before Marriage

By Scott And Bethany Palmer The Money Couple. Posted on Jun 28th 2012.

It isn't romantic, but it's essential to talk about money before you get married. Here's how.

Romantic? Not really. Necessary? Definitely. Cover everything. Do you want to own a house? How soon? Do you see yourselves living in a specific part of the country? What will that mean for your finances? How do you think children will change your financial picture? Will one of you want to stay home? Do you see yourself changing careers? Going back to school? Again, an honest conversation now can save you tons of heartache later.

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The Money Couple, Scott & Bethany Palmer are authors, regulars on national TV, radio and speak internationally about “Love and Money”. With 40 years of combined financial planning experience they launched The Money Couple® and have dedicated their lives to helping couples bring their love and money together. Scott and Bethany enjoy an active lifestyle living in Colorado with their two young sons, Cole and Cade.

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