(Not to mention, the everyday money realities of cohabiting and coexisting, in plenty of cases.)
5 major questions to ask your future spouse before marriage
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What was your financial life like growing up?
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Do you have any debt?
Much of that debt accumulated during their marriage, making his concealment of it a veritable form offinancial infidelity.
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Despite their divorce, she wound up having to pay off over $800,000 of it.
Will you help them to do so?
How will we split expenses and other financial responsibilities between us?
What is your process for budgeting?
For example, can you each spend freely using a joint account?
And what about on individual credit cards?
Coming to an agreement about these types of personal spending habits can mitigate tension around a shared budget.
What are your financial goals and dreams?
Flexibility is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy couple-money dynamic over time, says Dr. Ford.
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