Money and your marriage

Manyara Kirago, Managing Director of Financial Counseling.

1.      Know your money personalities

The most important thing about finances in a marriage is to ensure that you are on the same page financially. Organise your finances as a couple and agree on what to do. When discussing, consider that you have different personalities. One may be risk averse while the other one relishes taking risks. Acknowledge each person’s differences. If you are discussing investments, accommodate each other’s money personalities. Do not force the other person into things they are not comfortable with.