Getting Married with Debt?

I don't know about you, but I've been stuck on the Netflix show, Love is Blind. 

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The point is that couples propose from only a conversation and are pushed to get married within a few months. 

But this got me thinking about the notion of the "getting-to-know-you" phase.

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Among the many points discussed is the notion of money and finances. Always a touchy issue and considerably taboo in older generations, not withstanding prenups, there is the idea of "yours, mine, and ours."Being encouraged into a short engagement period on the how, "Love is Blind," forces the idea of "yours, mine, and ours" and can be a major shock if one party comes to the table with some debt. 

According to 2018 study by SunTrust, 64% of Couples Haven’t Disclosed Their Debt Before Marriage. Have You?

The biggest pull from this article? Make a to-do list and put “finance conversation” on that list.

I am a fan of lists and there is nothing better than crossing off a line on that list. Give it a try...

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