http://20smoney.com/2009/10/27/sorting-through-the-financial-issues-that-come-with-getting-married/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sorting-through-the-financial-issues-that-come-with-getting-married Aggressive Yet Responsible Wealth Building For 20-Somethings Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:54:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://20smoney.com/2009/10/27/sorting-through-the-financial-issues-that-come-with-getting-married/comment-page-1/#comment-2669 ozzzie19 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:51:54 +0000 http://20smoney.com/?p=912#comment-2669 Perfect timing as I'm getting married this weekend. We've got all of the above down pat, but I've got one logistical question regarding credit cards (I know this isn't your forte, but just thought I'd throw the question out there). I have a long credit history with balances being paid off every month, however my soon to be wife hasn't had a long credit history (but she does pay off balances each month). We each opened up a Starwood and an American Airlines Advantage cards a while ago in preparation for using points for our honeymoon. These are the only two credit cards she has and they are two of the handful that I have (I've kept my old ones open for credit history even though I mainly use the new ones for points). We'd like to consolidate cards. Would it be a good idea to cancel her cards and put her on my cards since she doesn't have a long history with those cards and we aren't going to be applying for any loans any time soon (or visa versa, cancel my two and put me on hers)? Perfect timing as I’m getting married this weekend. We’ve got all of the above down pat, but I’ve got one logistical question regarding credit cards (I know this isn’t your forte, but just thought I’d throw the question out there). I have a long credit history with balances being paid off every month, however my soon to be wife hasn’t had a long credit history (but she does pay off balances each month). We each opened up a Starwood and an American Airlines Advantage cards a while ago in preparation for using points for our honeymoon. These are the only two credit cards she has and they are two of the handful that I have (I’ve kept my old ones open for credit history even though I mainly use the new ones for points). We’d like to consolidate cards. Would it be a good idea to cancel her cards and put her on my cards since she doesn’t have a long history with those cards and we aren’t going to be applying for any loans any time soon (or visa versa, cancel my two and put me on hers)?

]]> http://20smoney.com/2009/10/27/sorting-through-the-financial-issues-that-come-with-getting-married/comment-page-1/#comment-2665 20smoney Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:51:57 +0000 http://20smoney.com/?p=912#comment-2665 Great advice April! I completely agree. Great advice April! I completely agree.

]]> http://20smoney.com/2009/10/27/sorting-through-the-financial-issues-that-come-with-getting-married/comment-page-1/#comment-2664 april Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:49:30 +0000 http://20smoney.com/?p=912#comment-2664 You forgot to mention being considerate and understanding. If your partner has a hobby or activity that they really enjoy, do not begrudge them spending some money on themselves. Even better, take the a small amount of money and spend it together on their activity or hobby. That way your spouse knows you support them, and you get to remind them how much you love them by allowing yourself to spend a little extra on them. Most people would be surprised at how much more joy, appreciation, and consideration will be in their marriage if they take the time to "spoil" their partner every so often. (the definition of spoil in this case is to do something out of the ordinary that you know invokes strong loving feelings in your SO) You forgot to mention being considerate and understanding. If your partner has a hobby or activity that they really enjoy, do not begrudge them spending some money on themselves. Even better, take the a small amount of money and spend it together on their activity or hobby. That way your spouse knows you support them, and you get to remind them how much you love them by allowing yourself to spend a little extra on them. Most people would be surprised at how much more joy, appreciation, and consideration will be in their marriage if they take the time to "spoil" their partner every so often. (the definition of spoil in this case is to do something out of the ordinary that you know invokes strong loving feelings in your SO)

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