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7 Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage

Apr 29, 2016 · 2 Comments

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Finances can be a real hot button in marriage.  Keep your finances and your relationship on track with these 7 Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage.

7 Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage - Finances can be a real hot button in marriage.  Keep your finances and your relationship on track with these 7 Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage. 

Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage

Finances are a reason many couples divorce every year. Unfortunately, money makes the world go round and it can be a liar and a deceiver if not used correctly. Don’t let money ruin your marriage. Instead, get in control of your money before it gets in control of you! Fights aren’t always avoidable in a marriage, but there are things you can do to make sure money isn’t something you fight about.

 

7 Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage

1.  Create a budget: When it comes to money in a household, sometimes the main fight is about who is spending what. Creating a budget can help eliminate that fight because everyone knows what money can be spent and where.

2.  Don’t value things over your spouse: In any marriage, it’s easy to get caught up in “things.” Almost every couple has dreams of a nice house and decent cars. Just keep in mind that those things fade away and your spouse is the one who really matters.

7 Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage - Finances can be a real hot button in marriage.  Keep your finances and your relationship on track with these 7 Ways to Prevent Finances from Ruining Your Marriage. 

3.  Don’t spend more than you make: A great way to prevent finances from ruining your marriage is to stay within your means. You will actually be poorer in the long run if you spend more money than you make. Credit cards and excessive loans can destroy a marriage in no time. Sticking to your budget and saying no once in a while are all excellent ways to stay on track.

4.  Both parties need to be involved in the finances: A lot of money fights happen because both parties are not involved in the finances. You can’t complain if you are not involved!

5.  Don’t hide big money purchases from your spouse: If you are into gambling or shopping till your credit cards are maxed out, it’s important to come clean with your spouse. You may get away with it now, but it’ll come out eventually.

6.  Keep your priorities straight: One way to prevent finances from ruining your marriage is to keep your priorities straight. People always come first, especially your spouse.

7.  Just be honest: If you messed up monetarily, it only makes sense to just be honest with your spouse. Remember if you lie, you have to cover up that lie with another lie. It all becomes a big mess later down the road.

Finances play a huge role in your marriage because it determines so much, where you’ll live and even how well you eat each week. However, a great tip to remember is that your spouse is human and they’ll make mistakes. It’s how you react to those mistakes that will determine the course of your marriage.

What financial tips do you have for married couples, young and old?

 

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  1. Laurie says

    May 02, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Great tips to remember 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned to share

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  2. Clarity says

    July 27, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    Great content and tips that every couple can follow through and I agree that financial issues is one reason to divorce but with that everything can be settled through proper communication.

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