Getting married is stressful and emotional, but when it comes to handling finances, things can get really scary. You’ll be combining two incomes in most cases and many people get the impression that they can start spending twice as much. This usually leads to double the expenses and a lot of heartache. If you’re just starting out on your path of wedded bliss, there are a few tips that will help you use these first few years to create a solid income for your future.
1. Business is business.
Too many relationships end up spoiled due to money problems. The best way to approach this is to understand that business is business. Your money should never be handled emotionally. Think of it this way – you are dealing with two banks. The manager at the first bank is sobbing and pulling out his hair. The manager at the second bank is calm and collected. Who are you going to trust more? Find a way to separate your finances and financial discussions from the rest of your life and create a zone where no emotion can enter. They’re cold hard numbers and they won’t appreciate your outpouring of emotion anyway.
2. Start thinking about your future right now.
You may be lost in the throes of wedded bliss, but now is the time to start planning for the rest of your lives. You need to develop multiple streams of income that will make it easier to save for your retirement and achieve your financial goals. Set up a path on paper of where you want your finances to be in 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. Set up definitive goals and then take the steps to make those goals happen. Chances are, neither one of your jobs are going to cut it.
In today’s economy, multiple streams of income are vital if you want to get ahead. This usually means making smart investments, purchasing property that will bring in returns and finding new ways of making your money work for you. If you don’t have the money to invest now, consider taking out a small loan to get started. This is a powerful method known as debt leveraging and it is used by millionaires throughout the world.
3. Avoid the Bad Debt Trap.
Leveraged debt is good debt. Overspending on things you don’t need is bad debt. Learn to separate the two and train yourself to stop before purchasing something you don’t need. Ask yourself – should I spend $5k on a new television or $5k on some stock that is going to pay be back four times over? This makes it a lot easier to get your priorities on the right path.
Too many couples end up trapped in the endless cycle of bad debt. Consider taking a course together that discusses debt leverage and learn more about it as a married couple. You’ll have more time to bond and you’ll be learning techniques that will carry you through the rest of your lives together.
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Originally posted 2008-11-11 15:03:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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