Valentine’s Day Couples Money Quiz

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) published some questions that serious couples should discuss before tying the knot. Perhaps not an appropriate topic for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner but definitely an important step to take.

The FPA suggests exchanging the following questions and giving yourselves a week to prepare your answers; then sitting down together and discussing the results. Although they focus on dating couples some of the questions would be an appropriate review even for those that are already married. Here are the questions:

• What are your debts?
• What about the kids?
• Where should we live?
• Do you like to spend or save?
• Have you ever filed bankruptcy?
• How will we pay the bills?
• What about retirement?
• What is your estate plan?
• Do we need a prenup?

For more resources on talking finances with your partner, visit the Financial Planning Association and USA TODAY’s Couples and Cash series.

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