Marriage

Marriage is the coming together of two separate lives, but it's also the coming together of two separate financial histories and situations. And while your past financial history will continue to be a part of your financial life, you'll also be contending with a lifetime of new financial experiences and decisions together. The key to success is to be ready to handle everything that comes up. Having the financial resources to deal with the unexpected will be as important as developing the communication skills needed to talk about financial matters.