Money and marriage are back in the news. A new article in Reuters says that what happens with money at the beginning of marriage might well affect the outcome.
The article by writer Linda Stern presents an interview with a seven point suggestions on how to manage money. Personal Finance
In my column for the Providence Journal I pointed that in the 2008 “Love and Money” survey of 1,049 people — over 73 percent of women viewed financial know-how as a more important factor in choosing a potential partner than attractiveness. Money Management International (MMI), the largest nonprofit credit counseling agency in the United States, conducted the survey.
“Money doesn’t care who owns it,” was a favorite saying of our Aunti Mame. She lived lavishly even during what she called “modest times.”
Once we left the nest, we realized that Aunti was right. Money does not assure good taste or good manners. It does, however, provide comfort and sometimes freedom from stress. Nonetheless even in cushy two-income households money and sex (or lack thereof) are the top reasons for divorce.
It seems that more sex buys more happiness than money can buy.
What do the experts suggest? Here are their thoughts in Money, Marriage, Sex and Secrets
Copyright 2008 Rita Watson