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Couples Quiz: What's Your Financial Compatability?

Couples frequently avoid talking about money before marriage. That's unfortunate because sharing perspectives about money can help couples resolve the financial issues that doom many marriages.

Here's a financial compatibility quiz to help couples planning to tie the knot discuss financial issues. Answer "true" or "false" to each of the following statements.

We are aware of and comfortable with each other's money personalities.	True False
We have discussed our short- and long-term financial goals.	True False
My spouse and I are well versed in personal finance.	True False
My spouse and I have discussed a plan to structure our finances.	True False
We have planned for the impact that marriage will have on our taxes.	True False
We have decided how to divide up the money management tasks.	True False
We understand the importance of establishing a realistic budget.	True False
I know my future spouse's investment personality and risk tolerance.	True False
I know how much debt my spouse is bringing into our marriage.	True False
We have made a commitment to discuss money regularly.	True False

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