UK Wedding News
29/06/2012
Half (53%) of couples say they talked about their personal financial situations prior to getting engaged and 25 percent had the conversation after their engagement, but before the wedding.
In a poll on Northwestern Mutual's Facebook page, 1,003 respondents selected the point at which they discussed personal finances with their significant other. While the vast majority of respondents addressed personal finances with their partner before they were married, 12 percent waited until after marriage and 11 percent never had a formal conversation about financial planning, even after marriage.
"The topic of finances can be a sensitive subject between couples," said Bill Taylor, Northwestern Mutual vice president. "However, there is great value in starting a financial plan early together. With honest discourse, a solid financial plan and an eyes-wide-open approach, couples can start their lives together with more confidence."
Taylor recommends that couples consider some key items to ensure financially healthy relationships:
•Should we combine assets or keep them separate?
•Should we maintain a joint or separate bank account?
•What are our joint financial goals?
•What if an illness or injury prevents one of us from working?
•What is our budget?
Taylor suggests that couples looking for additional guidance should consult a financial professional.
"Financial representatives can offer helpful, non-biased recommendations regarding financial planning and strategy, and help uncover solutions and compromises that helps to ensure the financial health of a relationship," added Taylor.
(GK)
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
Most Couples Discuss Money Before Marriage
Around 78 percent of couples say they discussed personal finances before marriage, according to a new poll.Half (53%) of couples say they talked about their personal financial situations prior to getting engaged and 25 percent had the conversation after their engagement, but before the wedding.
In a poll on Northwestern Mutual's Facebook page, 1,003 respondents selected the point at which they discussed personal finances with their significant other. While the vast majority of respondents addressed personal finances with their partner before they were married, 12 percent waited until after marriage and 11 percent never had a formal conversation about financial planning, even after marriage.
- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
"The topic of finances can be a sensitive subject between couples," said Bill Taylor, Northwestern Mutual vice president. "However, there is great value in starting a financial plan early together. With honest discourse, a solid financial plan and an eyes-wide-open approach, couples can start their lives together with more confidence."
Taylor recommends that couples consider some key items to ensure financially healthy relationships:
•Should we combine assets or keep them separate?
•Should we maintain a joint or separate bank account?
•What are our joint financial goals?
•What if an illness or injury prevents one of us from working?
•What is our budget?
Taylor suggests that couples looking for additional guidance should consult a financial professional.
"Financial representatives can offer helpful, non-biased recommendations regarding financial planning and strategy, and help uncover solutions and compromises that helps to ensure the financial health of a relationship," added Taylor.
(GK)
Top stories
20/03/2020
LeToya Luckett-Walker Is Pregnant
Charlotte Crosby Finds New Romance
Lydia Bright Gets Candid About Giving Birth
Lana Del Ray Splits From Boyfriend
Angelica Ross Learns Of Boyfriend's Secret Life
Ashley Graham's Breastfeeding Struggle
Susanna Reid's Mother's Day Plans
Lin-Manuel Miranda Homeschooling Kids
Kristen Bell Speaks Of Pride For Daughters
Prince George & Princess Charlotte Now Homeschooled
