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Audio: Pre-Marital Money Talks

By Kimberly Palmer

Posted: July 28, 2009

Over the weekend, I spoke with WTOP in Washington about six money talks to have before you walk down the aisle. Hot topics include who will manage bill paying, whether to have separate or joint accounts, and long-term financial goals.

6 Money Talks to Have Before You Marry

Pre-marital money talk

That is why I need to pray before getting married. Have godly thoughts about money and children issues. Adam and eve did not discuss money,neither did abraham and sarah,nor isaac and rebeca. Someone who is flying with good credit and good job can suddenly have a dive. Two of you should pray about every situation and find solution. Marriage is an ungoing ups and downs of life. You can talk about money but learn to love beyond money.I have found out that a bottle of coke in a lovely environment is worth more than millions. Because we respond to money differently,we should start ahead of time in the marriage cutting out coat according to our size and there would be no communication break down. The talk about kids? You can only say,If God gives us we will have...... Not every one who wish to have kids, have them.. Think prayerfully. God bless you.

Lady Angela of MD @ Jul 30, 2009 10:18:51 AM

Pre-Marital Money Talk to Remove Future Communication Breakdown

This is a great interview. Talking about the money in a preventative fashion and begin becoming solution oriented.

Dr. Taffy Wagner of CO @ Jul 29, 2009 08:42:56 AM

true

That is definitely a good one!

Kimberly Palmer of DC @ Jul 28, 2009 14:51:42 PM

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.


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