TYING THE KNOT

Ready to Say I Do?

1. Your partner wants you to sign a prenup. Do you…
Get insulted. Who are you calling a gold digger? Plus, anyone who wants a prenup already thinks the relationship is doomed.
Brush it off. It doesn’t seem necessary since you’re both financially secure.
Start taking notes. Now is a great time to sit down and discuss the possibility based on your lifestyle and financial goals.

2. He/she said “Yes”. Now it’s time to…
Party like it’s 1999!
Meet the folks. Get a wedding planner. Book a honeymoon. Talking about money is so unromantic. Hey “all you need is love” right?
No romance without finance. Share your credit histories; discuss money management and financial goals over a candle lit supper.

3. Your long-term financial plan is …
Who? Did someone say something? I’m getting hitched!
Going to start right after we get back from 2 weeks at Sandals resort. By start I mean we’ll think about it.
In the works: We are discussing our goals, evaluating our assets, and laying some serious groundwork for a secure future.

4. Who will manage the money?
We’re doing it 50/50 from our joint account.
Whomever can add faster.
We’ve decided to dole out the work according our incomes, preferences and long-term financial plans.

5. The future is set in stone because . . .
Our salaries keep going up and up an up.
We don’t just save for a rainy day, we save for the monsoon season.
Our wills are written and we have good health, life, and disability insurance. Hey, you never know…


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