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Financial checklist: Newly engaged couples

Financial checklist: Newly engaged couples

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Financial checklist: Newly engaged couples

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- So you're engaged or just married, congratulations. Now, when you think of all the time and money that goes into planning a perfectly romantic wedding, there's one thing that's often missed. Money is the number one sources of stress and a leading cause of divorce in relationships. But let's not focus on the negative. Because one of the most romantic things that you can do is share and support your partner's dreams, and have them support yours. And in order for this to happen, it's super important for couples to understand each other financially. And all it takes is an afternoon spent together working through some issues to ensure that you've protected the happily ever after that you're planning for. My friend Christina spent an afternoon with her fiance and this worksheet. While it may feel like getting more financially naked than you're used to, documenting your debts, assets, values, and goals will help you truly move forward together as a couple. Beyond this, you can dig deeper…

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