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		<title>Financial Disagreements: 3 Keys to Avoid Them Destroying Your Relationship</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Swaniger]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s an old saying that goes, “Money is the root of all evil.” While money may not be responsible for all the problems a couple may have, it’s definitely a double-edged sword. Although money can empower couples to make their own decisions, it also can cause financial disagreements and drive couples apart. Every couple has disagreements. They go hand-in-hand with any relationship. However, financial disagreements can be a particularly difficult problem. In fact, money matters and differing viewpoints regarding finances are at the top of the list of reason why couples separate or divorce. To avoid letting this issue destroy your relationship, consider these three important key points. 1. Communicate Early and Often About Finances Like with everything else in a relationship, communication is also key when it comes to finances. Even when in the dating phase, it is helpful to talk about money. Regardless of which stage you are in a relationship, consider applying these ideas: Know whether or not your partner has significant debt. Get a clear understanding of your income, expenses, and debt. Create a household budget together and stick to it. Review the household finances together, at least monthly. If considering a major purchase, review all of the information and discuss it before making a decision. When a financial decision requires a lot of work, divide tasks. Then, report back to each other with your findings. Make it a regular habit to talk about the family finances. This ensures both of you are engaged and have a voice when it comes to money matters. 2. Work Together to Prepare for the Future Together, envision where you see yourselves at 10, 20, or 30 years down the road. Do you want to have children? Are you interested in taking an extended trip? Or do you want to purchase a second home? As you discuss these things, are both your visions in alignment? If not, then you both may have some work to do. Remember that not every couple is going to align on every major issue. Some disagreement should be expected. Yet, you both should be in [&#8230;]]]></description>
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