Marriage Or Remarriage 1

I’m Miriam Neff, and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan, with Wise Women Managing Money

M Marriage or remarriage will have surprises!  Some great, some, well, we’ll just say unexpected and maybe unwanted.  How can the unwanted ones be avoided?  One important topic and big issue in marriage is finances.  Whether marriage or remarriage, full transparency is required.

V Talk, talk, observe, and evaluate.  Who will pay for what? Will credit cards and bank accounts be separate or joint?  Where will we live?  What are our housing wishes?  Are those achievable well within our combined income? What is each others credit rating, spending habits, expectations for their own checking account or joint.

M  OK folks, there’s a list of starter questions.  These are vital before that commitment.