When I am asked what is the secret for a strong happy marriage. I always answer that for more than 20 years I have found that sharing values, respect and trust are often key ingredients. Over time a willingness to plan and share our lives has deepen our relationship.<\/p>\n
Serious relationships should include open and honest discussions about credit, debt, income, retirement, savings along with a serious conversation about family & career plans. They should also include a healthy participation by both in family finances. Since there is NO BLISS IN NOT KNOWING I would encourage you to begin these conversations by reviewing each other’s credit reports. Begin healthy financial communications before you solidify your social contract with each other.<\/p>\n
You can obtain each agency’s credit report Long before you say “I DO” ensure that you really do accept each others past, present and future behavior around money.<\/p>\n Communication is critical in any relationship and failure to discuss finances is at the core of many failed relationships. It is a huge red flag if you are both ready to join your lives and yet are not able to discuss and plan for your lives together.<\/p>\n If you need assistance consider a third party which may be covered by your benefit plan at work.<\/p>\n Edi Alvarez, CFP\u00ae www.aikapa.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When I am asked what is the secret for a strong happy marriage. I always answer that for more than 20 years I have found that sharing values, respect and trust are often key ingredients. Over time a willingness to … Continue reading
\nwww.equifax.com<\/a>
\nwww.transunion.com<\/a>, and
\nwww.experian.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/sup>BS, BEd, MS<\/p>\n