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Money Issues to Talk About Before You are Married

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  • Can we talk about money?
  • Are you a saver or spender when it comes to money?
  • Do you want to have a budget?
  • Should we have a joint checking account or separate accounts or both?
  • Who is going to be responsible for making sure that bills are paid on time?
  • Do you consider going to the movies and having a vacation every year a necessity or a luxury?
  • How much do we owe in debts and what are our assets?
  • Where does our money go?
  • What are our financial goals?
  • Do you have any outstanding fines or debts?
  • What are our future plans for purchasing a home?
  • Do we both know where our important financial documents are located?
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