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How Can I Find Financial Bliss With My Partner?
Women Who Money was created to provide trustworthy personal finance information for women (and men!). We write articles on topics that help our readers understand financial concepts, make smarter moves with their money, and become more financially healthy.
Money and relationships is a topic we write about a lot because financial challenges can impact how we communicate and get along with people we care about the most.
But it isn’t always easy to talk about money with people you love!
We’ve also written about when hiring a coach makes sense, and we always suggest that people seek advice from a counselor or financial professional when they need it.
We know that research shows the more couples argue over money, the more likely their relationship will split up over money or end in divorce if they’re married. So today, we’re getting an expert’s advice on money and love as people prepare for married life, to help them achieve financial bliss.
Adam Kol is a Couples Financial Counselor and an experienced Mediator, Tax Attorney, and Financial Advisor. Here are his suggestions for getting on the same financial page with your partner before marriage.
