‘Today’ financial editor Jean Chatzky offers pointers for a successful and healthy marriage. In the midst of all the excitement of a wedding, she says it is easy to forget to talk about important issues such as money, religion, in-laws and sex. However, those conversations she says are crucial to the success and longevity of your marriage. Any surprises could shock a spouse and potentially end a marriage. Her first tip is to know your financial self. In other words, make a chart/history of your finances and share it with your partner so that there are no secrets or shocks later on. Also, she says to talk about your spending habits and try to learn from each other. Another important thing to do is to share your dreams and goals. If your wife’s childhood dream is to go to Hawaii for a vacation, then it is important that you know that. Finally, she advises couples to think and plan their accounting together. Bank accounts and balances should be discussed prior to marriage. After all, money is what makes the world go ’round.
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