{"id":18133,"date":"2015-08-18T12:07:36","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T04:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=18133"},"modified":"2024-06-12T15:36:04","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T07:36:04","slug":"marriage-financial-checklist-15-things-you-need-to-ask-your-partner-before-tying-the-knot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/marriage-financial-checklist-15-things-you-need-to-ask-your-partner-before-tying-the-knot","title":{"rendered":"Marriage Financial Checklist: 15 Things You Need To Ask Your Partner Before Tying The Knot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More and more Malaysians are heading for an unhappily ever after. Statistics are showing that the number of divorces have nearly doubled over the last decade alone:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Marriage_Financial_Checklist_-_What_You_Need_To_Ask_Your_Partner_Before_Tying_The_KnotDESIGN.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18134\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Marriage_Financial_Checklist_-_What_You_Need_To_Ask_Your_Partner_Before_Tying_The_KnotDESIGN.png\" alt=\"Marriage_Financial_Checklist_-_What_You_Need_To_Ask_Your_Partner_Before_Tying_The_Knot(DESIGN)\" width=\"800\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Marriage_Financial_Checklist_-_What_You_Need_To_Ask_Your_Partner_Before_Tying_The_KnotDESIGN.png 800w, \/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Marriage_Financial_Checklist_-_What_You_Need_To_Ask_Your_Partner_Before_Tying_The_KnotDESIGN-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Marriages ending up in divorce may have something to do with spouses failing to live up to their expectations and obligations, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/making-marriage-and-money-work\">money matters<\/a> often cited as one of the primary reasons. For example, if you\u2019re a compulsive saver and your other-half has a knack for spending excessively, it can spell disaster for your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Couples fight more about money than anything else, so it&#8217;s no wonder why many hide their money issues.<\/p>\n<p>How well do you know your partner financially? Are you both transparent about your expenses, or have you been keeping your business under wraps? More importantly, are you financially compatible?<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you do <em>not <\/em>walk down that aisle until you\u2019ve asked, discussed and are satisfied with how your partner responds to these money questions from our marriage financial checklist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you asked your spouse-to-be these highly-important, potentially life-changing questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-do-you-make\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q1\"> <label for=\"q1\">How much do you make?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you in the dark about your partner\u2019s income? A recent Fidelity study found that 43% of couples did not know how much their partners earned. About 10% missed the mark by over US$25,000.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-you-have-any-large-outstanding-debts\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q2\"> <label for=\"q2\">Do you have any large outstanding debts?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Getting a clear picture of your partner\u2019s debt will help you assess if you\u2019ll be entering a union with a troubled financial platform.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-you-usually-pay-for-things-with-cash-or-credit\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q3\"> <label for=\"q3\">Do you usually pay for things with cash or credit?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And If he\/she pays with credit, is he\/she always able to pay it off at the end of every month? This will help determine what sort of spender your spouse is.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-you-have-difficulty-with-financial-management\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q4\"> <label for=\"q4\">Do you have difficulty with financial management?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need to be specific and ask if your spouse has difficulty with handling money, especially more serious ones like gambling, overspending or if he\/she has been declared bankrupt. What is his\/her long-term plan to deal with it?<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-will-we-pay-the-bills\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q5\"> <label for=\"q5\">How will we pay the bills?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Will one spouse manage all the household bills? If both spouses pitch in, do you and your spouse want to split all household bills to the middle, or pay according to your income?<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-you-want-a-joint-or-separate-bank-account\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q6\"> <label for=\"q6\">Do you want a joint or separate bank account?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Agree in advance if you want to have separate accounts, a joint account, or a combination of the two. The answer will depend on what you\u2019re comfortable with.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If-you-have-a-joint-account-how-much-can-you-spend-before-having-to-consult-the-other-person\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q7\"> <label for=\"q7\">If you have a joint account, how much can you spend before having to consult the other person?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Setting financial boundaries early on will help prevent arguments about overspending in the future.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-your-financial-priorities\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q8\"> <label for=\"q8\">What are your financial priorities?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For some couples, buying a home tops the list. For others, it may be starting a business or travelling the world. Knowing what you both want to achieve as individuals is important as it\u2019ll allow both of you to align your priorities. This is very important in improving your chances of staying together.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-you-like-to-spend-your-%E2%80%9Centertainment-money\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q9\"> <label for=\"q9\">How do you like to spend your \u201centertainment money?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Is it on cars, shoes, gadgets or hanging out with friends? This will also provide insight to your partner\u2019s spending habits.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-do-you-think-a-holiday-should-cost\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q10\"> <label for=\"q10\">How much do you think a holiday should cost?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve been dating for a while, sometimes people have different visions of what would make a cool vacation after they get married. Find out to avoid any disappointment, or shock, later on in your marriage.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-you-have-any-savings\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q11\"> <label for=\"q11\">Do you have any savings?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sudden expenses like a broken roof or washing machine can crop out of the blue. It is best to keep some savings at hand to avoid future conflict.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-does-a-children-fit-into-the-financial-picture\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q12\"> <label for=\"q12\">How does a child(ren) fit into the financial picture?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those planning to start a family need to be clear about what it means financially. Will one of you work while the other stays at home? How will you afford this? If both plan to work, how does childcare fit into the picture?<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-many-children-do-you-want-to-have\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q13\"> <label for=\"q13\">How many children do you want to have?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Or rather, how many can you realistically \u201cafford\u201d? You will need to thoroughly assess the financial costs of having children and talk about whether your current or future financial situations will allow it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-you-currently-receive-any-financial-help-from-your-parents\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q14\"> <label for=\"q14\">Do you currently receive any financial help from your parents?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are your parents still paying for any of your current bills? Will you continue to accept help from your parents after marriage?<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"d-flex align-items-baseline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-you-need-a-pre-nuptial-agreement\"><\/span><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"me-2\" id=\"q15\"> <label for=\"q15\">Do you need a pre-nuptial agreement?<\/label><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Though prenuptial agreements are often associated with celebrities and the superrich, it makes sense to have one even if you\u2019re an average Joe. For example, if your spouse has a significant amount of debt, a prenup can protect you from creditors. Even if you think you don\u2019t need one, it\u2019s still worth talking about what might happen financially if the marriage doesn\u2019t work out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block block--content-reverse\"><div class=\"block__title\">How well do you know your partner's financial habits?<\/div><div><b>0 &#8211; 4 checked \u2013<\/b> Uh-oh. Looks like there could be trouble in financial paradise. It is time to sit down with your partner to understand and reassess each other\u2019s financial habits.<\/p>\n<p><b>5 \u2013 10 checked \u2013<\/b> It sure looks like you and your partner have been busy discussing about money, but there are still more grounds to cover. Further discussions on money management and learning to compromise in certain situations could potentially elevate your financial compatibility even more.<\/p>\n<p><b>11 &#8211; 15 checked \u2013<\/b> Congratulations, you and your partner are well on your way to a happily ever after \u2013 financially anyway! Together, you have taken the first step in mastering the art of joint money management and are most likely on your way to a cushy financial future.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If more than half of the above are left unchecked, it&#8217;s time for you and your partner to get started in straightening out your combined financial expectations before the wedding bells ring.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re preparing to spend your life with someone else, checking on each other\u2019s approach to finances may be the last (and the least romantic) thing on your mind, but it is not a subject you can afford to ignore. Putting out these money questions early on could just be the key of a happy and lasting marriage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/unit-trust-investments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unit trust investments<\/a> are a viable option to grow your savings pool to secure a brighter financial future for you and your partner. Also, check out these cool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/credit-card\/cashback-credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cashback credit cards<\/a> that put money back in your wallet while you spend.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money-is-one-of-the-top-reasons-why-a-marriage-fails-Find-out-what-a-marriage-expert-has-to-say-about-money-and-marriage\"><\/span><strong>Money is one of the top reasons why a marriage fails. Find out what a marriage expert has to say about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/making-marriage-and-money-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">money and marriage<\/a>.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do NOT walk down the aisle until you\u2019ve asked your partner these important money questions from our marriage financial checklist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":18136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[289,256,218],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-checklist","category-lifestyle","category-money-management"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ 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