Getting Married? 10 Money Matters to Discuss


Bangalore: Are you planning to get married? Before you start looking forward to keep a nice reception and selecting a wedding card, there are some money matters which you must discuss with your to-be-wed. This frank discussion will provide you a clear picture of your partner’s financial position and will also prevent you from suffering any unexpected blunders rising out of a bad financial decision made by him/her. Hence before you marry, just remember to talk about these money matters as highlighted by P V Subramanyam, Financial Trainer, on behalf of Yahoo.com.

1. Spending Habits

If your partner comes from a different financial background then there could be chances of his/her not sharing a good financial compatibility with you. For instance, what he/she considers cheap may seem expensive to you. Your love for your partner may be priceless but don’t tend to realize the fact that you cannot escape paying the price of his/her bad spending habit. As a couple in order to enjoy a good fiscal harmony, you both should undergo some amount transformation and build in financial union.

2. Financial Obligation

It’s good to be clear about the fact whether he/she has any financial obligations from his/her previous marriage? What’s the amount he/she is liable to pay to his/her ex wife/husband? What are the assets are split between him/her and his/her ex wife/husband? What are his/her obligations towards his/her child from his previous marriage?