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  • Two-Thirds Of Engaged Couples Don't Want To Discuss Money

    June 6, 2013 by Targeted News Service

    WASHINGTON,June 5 — TheNational Foundation for Credit Counseling issued the following news release:

    The recent poll hosted on theNational Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website revealed that 68 percent of respondents held negative attitudes toward discussing money with their fiance, with five percent indicating the discussion would cause them to call off the wedding.

    “It is telling that two people who intend to spend the rest of their lives together would see a conversation about money as so disconcerting,” saidGail Cunningham, spokesperson for the NFCC. “The ability to have open and honest discussions is key to a successful marriage. With many brides and grooms walking down the aisle in June, regardless of how difficult it may be, the conversation about personal finances is one that should be neither ignored nor postponed. As a matter of fact, to increase the odds of making ‘happily ever-after’ a reality, the discussion should take place before the ‘I do,’ not after.”

    The NFCC recommends the following Do’s and Don’ts for that much-needed financial conversation:

    * Don’t spring the conversation on the other party. Instead, set a time to talk that is convenient for each.

    * Do make it a casual conversation about a serious subject, respecting the fact that each person has valid opinions and concerns.

    * Do be honest about the current financial situation. If the courtship phase of the relationship has painted a financially unrealistic picture, it’s time to be honest about what the long-term lifestyle will look like.

    * Do probe to understand long-held financial attitudes, often present since childhood and likely ingrained by observing how parents addressed money issues.

    * Do acknowledge that one may be a saver and one a spender, understanding that there are benefits to both approaches and agreeing to learn from each other’s tendencies.

    * Don’t hide income or debt. This is known as financial infidelity. Instead, in the spirit of openness, bring financial documents, including a recent credit report, pay stubs, bank statements, insurance policies, existing debt obligations and investments to the table.

    * Don’t point the finger of blame. That’s a real conversation stopper.

    * Do make a plan in advance to deal with any skeletons that come out of the financial closet. Such surprises can potentially compromise access to future credit. Now is the time to deal with surprises.

    * Do construct a budget that includes savings. When just getting started, money is often tight, making it tempting to delay beginning to save. However, when every cent counts, it is even more important to have a financial safety net in the form of savings

    * Do decide which person will be responsible for paying the monthly bills. It is likely that one spouse will be a good fit for this task, while the other finds it burdensome.

    * Do allow each person to have independence by setting aside money to be spent at his or her discretion.

    * Do decide upon short-term and long-term goals. It’s appropriate to have individual goals, but having family goals is important, too.

    * Do talk about loaning money to family members and friends. Decide if it’s something each is comfortable with, or should be avoided.

    * Do talk about caring for aging parents, and how to appropriately plan for their financial needs, if necessary.

    “The fact of the matter is that people bring financial baggage into a relationship, but often don’t deal with it until problems arise. Baggage can come in the form of a poor credit rating, significant debt, or no experience managing money. Regardless of the issue, the time to address money differences is up front, before the financial bottom falls out. Court records show that financial stress is one of the main causes of divorce. Taking action now could prevent a disaster later,” continued Cunningham.

    For professional assistance bringing two incomes, two lifestyles and two financial attitudes together, or for help in working through financial problems that have never been addressed, consider an appointment with a certified consumer credit counselor at an NFCC Member Agency. To find the agency closest to you, call (800) 388-2227, or en Espanol call (800) 682-9832), or go online to www.DebtAdvice.org.

    The actual poll question and answer choices are below:

    If I were getting married, I think that discussing money with my fiance would…

    A. Be a necessary, but awkward, conversation = 45%

    B. Likely to lead to a fight, so I would avoid this topic = 7%

    C. Reveal financial issues I wasn’t aware of = 11%

    D. Cause us to call off the wedding = 5%

    E. Be a productive and easy conversation to have = 32%

    Note: The NFCC’s May Financial Literacy Opinion Index was conducted via the homepage of the NFCC Web site (www.DebtAdvice.org) fromMay 1 – 31, 2013 and was answered by 802 individuals.

    The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), founded in 1951, is the nation’s largest and longest serving national nonprofit credit counseling organization. The NFCC’s mission is to promote the national agenda for financially responsible behavior, and build capacity for its members to deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services. NFCC Members annually help more than three million consumers through close to 750 community-based offices nationwide. For free and affordable confidential advice through a reputable NFCC Member, call (800) 388-2227, (en Espanol (800) 682-9832) or visit www.nfcc.org. Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NFCCDebtAdvice, on Twitter: twitter.com/NFCCDebtAdvice, on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/NFCC09 and our blog: http://financialeducation.nfcc.org/.

    Originally Posted at InsuranceNewsNet on June 6, 2013 by Targeted News Service.

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