Comments on: Money Discussions Every Couple Should Have

By: C.H.

C.H. — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:03:23 +0000

Spouses definitely need to be on the same page financially. Teamwork is essential. I believe that, for most people, financial issues are a primary source of marital stress.

By: sloopy

sloopy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:11:12 +0000

“How do you feel about wives earning more than their husbands?”

Why on earth would anyone have a problem with this in this day and age? I can’t even imagine marrying anyone with such a backward attitude towards gender roles / equality, so thankfully this is not a conversation I’d EVER need to have with my husband.

By: Forest

Forest — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:24:01 +0000

I guess I have not asked most of these questions yet I feel I know the answers… will have to test some out to see how right I am

Thanks,
Forest.
http://frugalzeitgeist.com

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By: valletta

valletta — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:51:49 +0000

My husband and I have been married 20 years this year (wow, I still feel 25:)
Anyway, I remember the first time I went to his family home. He was RICH and I had no idea. And we went to school together!
He used to drive an old car he fixed up, he did chores for his parents even in college. He saved money, always had part-time jobs through college. And he didn’t NEED to. His grandparents paid his entire college bill living expenses from a trust.
I fell in love with his character all over again.

His parents will leave us an estate of 7 figures. But we don’t count our chickens. We’re saving our own money. One never knows what the future brings. Heck, they could even live to 100

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:03:50 +0000

#4 Are you comfortable with our debt level? This is a good one for sure. I think it’s also a good premarital topic…’what do you think about debt?’
As I read these questions I realized that I would probably have to discuss one a month as opposed to a bunch at once…too many at once can overhwelm…good list nonetheless.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:58:15 +0000

My husband and I also talk about what financial expectations/goals we have, including fun expenses. For example, he thought I was saving too much for retirement, but I showed him the numbers and he agreed we are on the right track. I thought he was spending too much on fun stuff, but in reality, I was being way too worried/cheap. We’ve found a balance that works for us now.

Ask about each other’s specific financial goals and you might be surprised…plus, if you make joint goals, you both will work harder to save for them.