Jake Clermont - COUNTRY Financial

Money conflicts are cited as one of the most stressful conflicts for couples. To help remove some of that burden, we're sharing our top marriage finance tips to get you started as you plan your new life.
✅ Budget together
Setting up a budget is the first step to managing money and getting on the same page as a married couple. Here are some questions to start with:
• Are you combining your finances?
• How much debt do the two of you have? How are you paying it off?
• How much can you save each month for rainy days and big purchases?
• Who pays for what and who handles the bills?
✅Consider life insurance
You can’t plan for everything in life, so talk about the tough stuff now. If something happens to you, you want to make sure your spouse can pay the bills.
✅Protect your valuables
Now that you’re rocking new bling on those ring fingers, did you know you can cover them on your home insurance policy?
✅Ask about liability insurance
Your new combined net worth may exceed what’s covered by your home and auto insurance policies.
✅Find a financial advisor
Sitting down with a professional to discuss your financial goals will help you consider long-term plans for your life together.
The sooner you start managing your money in your marriage, the better chance you have of reaching your goals.
Get started today with our budget calculator: http://bit.ly/4lYim2k