Money Talk Matters – Premarital Financial Program

As I was reading through an article this morning on CNN about 9 ways to Keep Your Marriage Healthy, it shared how 40% of couples admitted to lying to their spouse about a purchase according to a 2004 poll. My first thought is your spouse should be your best friend that you can talk to about anything including finances.

What is the purpose of lying about spending? If you spent the money, then you spent the money. Own up to it you are an adult.  Deal with the consequences. You made the purchase and accept the consequences.

A word of caution, if you find it necessary to lie and have financial secrets you are the one that is leading your marriage to go south. Is it worth it.

Read the article in detail here: 9 ways to keep your marriage healthy

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