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Young Couples and Money
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1.
To prevent wasting money, a married couple should _______.
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Communicate regularly about their finances
Have methods of achieving their financial goals
Start discussing finances early on
All of the above
All of the above. All of these, and many more, can stop or slow the needless loss of money.
2.
Which is an important financial issue for a couple to discuss prior to marriage?
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Each partners view of the overall view of the economy for the next year or so
How each partner would use an unexpected windfall, such as a lottery payoff
How you will manage the payment of expenses
How you will manage the payment of expenses. This is an issue that will pop up every day.
3.
For newlyweds, joint accounts are always better to have than separate accounts.
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True
False
False. Joint accounts create problems for some couples. Separate accounts or a hybrid of separate and joint accounts can work better for many.
4.
How often should newlyweds discuss their finances?
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On an as-needed basis
Regularly
Never
After a big fight
Regularly. Regularly discussing finances can keep you on track as well as predict oncoming problems.
5.
Which of the following is a mistake that couples make with their money?
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Having plans that they dont share with each other
Having an emergency fund
Communicating about money issues
Discussing finances early on
Having plans that they dont share with each other. Keeping secrets can undermine the trust in a relationship.
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