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Stephan Goetschius's List: bank account - iphone payment system - financial management
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A recent survey revealed that the majority of couples (over 60%) put all their money into joint accounts, and a smaller percentage (about 15%) keep their money separate, while the remaining percentage (about 20%) use both types of accounts.
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many people will talk about anything, even sex, before they'll talk about their finances.
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It's been estimated that money issues are the driving force in 90% of divorces,
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Nov 16, 10
25% housing
60% budget
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On the other hand, Mellan agreed with Andersen that many couples fight about money rather than address deeper problems that may lie underneath.
"It's always what the money represents: dependency, control, freedom, security, pleasure, self-worth,"
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Nov 22, 10
Mingling Your Money
It's best to discuss how you will mingle your money before you actually tie the knot. Discuss your financial goals. Get copies of your credit reports and review them together. Decide whether you'll keep separate credit cards, add your names to each other's existing credit cards, or get new joint credit cards. Talk about how you'll handle your checking account: separate or combined? and how you'll save for your financial goals. These are money issues that have long-term consequences but are often overlooked in the rosy glow of romance before the wedding. -
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