Indiana MoneyWise September 2014 | Page 4

Whether you are newly married or newly engaged, you are in an exciting period of your life. In the middle of all that excitement, it is important not to overlook a crucial part of your marriage – your finances. Before you begin your new life together, take the time to have a serious conversation about your financial situation.

Money is the number one thing couples, especially new couples, fight about. Many new couples do not take the time to talk about money or their finances prior to getting engaged or married. You are already ahead of the game by reading this magazine. While the discussion of some of these topics may be difficult to have with your partner, they are crucial to the health of your relationship.

Starting your marriage off right