CASH AND CONFETTI:
First, congratulations on meeting that someone special and congratulations on joining a growing number of couples who recognize the benefits pre-marital planning will have on their marriage.
In recent years, a combination of high inflation and high interest rates has put pressure on households’finances that ultimately plays a big role in relationships. In fact, arguments around money and finances are the number one issue that lead to marital breakdown.
Whether you’ve recently tied the knot, plan to soon or are just getting serious, now is the time to talk about money! Sounds kind of unromantic, huh?
Well, unfortunately, money is a common cause of stress in relationships, and if left unaddressed it can start impacting more places than just your wallet. According to research, nearly three in four (73%) married or cohabitating couples say financial decisions are a source of tension in their relationship. Of these, nearly half (47%) admit this tension has negatively impacted intimacy with their partner.
IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY
Financial literacy and compatibility are an essential aspect of a harmonious relationship, yet they are often overlooked. It goes beyond just having enough money; it’s about how you and your partner view and manage your finances together; from daily spending to long-term financial planning. Getting a clear picture of your finacial expectations, how you each view money and ways to avoid common pitfalls is where premarital financial planning can help.
COURSE FEATURES:
Money Mindset
- How to navigate money conversations.
- Your money story and how to use it to shape your narrative going forward.
- Your money beliefs and how to align them with positive financial health.
- You and your partner’s money values and spending habits.
Money Management
- Options for combining finances.
- Financial goal setting.
- Options for and completing a savings and spending plan.
- Options for debt management.
- How to navigate money conflicts.
- Financial Health and Wealth
How to design your Financial Wellbeing Plan
- Identify key systems and scheduling tools.
- Sustain wealth socially and emotionally.
By the end of this course you’ll actually find it fun to talk about money because you will now have the systems in place to help reach and celebrate your goals.
