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Oklahoma Money Matters

Love & Money

Introduction


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Love and money are two things in this world that help us feel secure. What happens when they merge? Well, it can be a seamless transition or frustrating experience. No matter what stage your relationship is in—living together, engaged, married or divorced—you need to be wise about your resources and protect your assets. Focusing on your financial well-being isn’t setting your relationship up for failure; it’s a smart precaution to take.

Remember the old adage, “There are plenty of fish in the sea?” Well, you only have one financial record, so make the most of it. Click on your relationship status to the left for tips and tools to help you understand how to deal with love and money.

Learning Objectives:

    Scale with money on one side and a heart on the other
  • Learn about ways to protect your personal finances while living together by discussing rent and other shared responsibilities before move in day.
  • Discover how to document big items purchased together.
  • Determine your significant other’s money personality and values.
  • Find ways to save on wedding-related expenses.
  • Learn how to set financial goals as a couple.
  • Determine ways to protect your financial assets.
  • Discover how to start over financially after a divorce.

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