What Issues Should I Consider When Getting Married?
Overview
Marriage merges more than two lives, it merges two sets of financial habits, goals, and histories, which makes an open conversation about money one of the more valuable things a couple can do early on, not just once.
Practical items, updating beneficiaries, deciding how accounts will be titled, reviewing insurance, tend to get pushed aside during the excitement of a wedding, but they're worth handling in the months around it.
What this checklist covers
- 1Cash flow issues
- 2Insurance planning issues
- 3Asset and debt issues
- 4Tax planning issues
Common questions

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