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Navigating Financial Transparency in Marriage
The chapter emphasizes the importance of couples being transparent about their finances before getting married, discussing the need for open conversations about managing money, including joint or separate bank accounts, access, income equality, retirement accounts, debts, and viewing the relationship as a partnership. It explores how problems leading to divorce often exist before marriage and suggests strategies like prenuptial agreements and counseling requirements to enhance communication and conflict resolution. The discussion also delves into gender dynamics, historical perspectives, and the challenges of merging individual financial habits and assets in contemporary marriages.