Marriage or remarriage

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

M  Marriage or remarriage will have surprises!  So 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’s credit rating, spending habIt’s, expectations for their own checking account. 

M  OK folks, there’s a list of starter questions.  These are vital before that commitment.  What you learn may mean this is not the person for you.  Better to know sooner, rather than later.