TOP 5 MISTAKES

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TALK MONEY WITH YOUR HONEY

HOW SMART COUPLES COMMUNICATE ABOUT FINANCES

Money conversations are among the hardest to have with your partner. They

can lead to breakups and divorce regardless of education or income levels.

40% of couples report money as the biggest stress in their lives. Both you and

your partner have a personal relationship with money and knowing how to talk

about it can greatly improve your relationship and sex life.

By: Madeline, Bill, Claire, Sarah

1. Avoiding $$ conversations early on

2. Not respecting your partner’s wants and

needs when it comes to spending $$

3. Allowing fights to become longer and more stressful than other types of fights

4. Disregarding the other partner’s money

values

5. Not remaining honest, positive, or respectful in conversations that have to do

with $$

• Figure out your values and spend in line with them

• Decide what system works for you as a couple

• Think of $$ arguments as financial and communication

issues

• Check back with your partner, often, even daily

• Set a monthly “money date’’ to review finances

• Be aware of each others credit scores before making investment decisions

BE WISE WITH YOUR MONEY