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