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Managing Your Finances Once Married
By: Kelly Kennedy
It’s important to plan for your financial future beforehand so you have idea of
what to expect. Once you get married, most newlyweds’ open a joint
checking/saving accounts
Below is a list of 4 easy steps to take when determining your financial future.
Step 1-Determine your net worth
Net worth is the difference between assets and liabilities. Make a list to
figure out your net worth, make a list of all the things that you own and assign
approximate values to each one. Then make a list of all your debts. Subtract
these two numbers and you will have your net worth.
Step 2- Family accounting
You will need to decide who is going to manage your accounting. Is one partner
going to manage the finances or will this be a shared responsibility? Are you
going to choose to handle the finances independently, if not you will need to
create a system of whose going to pay the bills.
Step 3- Set goals
Statistics are showing that 95% of senior citizens can’t afford to retire. Set
goals and start saving for your future today. Create short-term goals and
long-term goals. Make sure when you set your goals that you are actually
striving for them so they should be adjusted to your spending lifestyle
Step 4- Plan for adjusting your finances once married
Many couples get married without having a financial plan in mind. It’s very
important to discuss your financial situation before tying the knot that way
everything is out in the open. If you don’t want to deal with thinking of
financial strategies get help from a financial planner for any needed advice.
About the Author:
Read more marriage and finance articles at http://marriedfinances.com - View our
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