Love and Money: 16 Money Questions to Ask Before Marriage

Talking with your significant other about money can be a tense undertaking. But, the truth is, the more you talk about your finances, the less you argue about your finances. It’s true!
 
If you’re wondering which financial questions you should ask each other before you embark on your life together—whether you’re getting married or comingling your finances in another way—the video above provides 16 crucial questions to help you move forward to plan your future together.
 
The key is communication, mutual understanding and establishing shared goals. When you learn how to communicate with one another, the more likely you are to understand each other. Then, you can talk about any subject without getting out of control.
 
Whether you are engaged, newly married, sharing expenses or have been together for decades, Mountain America Credit Union can help you understand your finances together. Our experts can evaluate your situation and determine if there are opportunities to consolidate debt, discuss retirement planning or just help you set up household accounts.