{"id":9038,"date":"2016-10-17T10:40:21","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T10:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/?p=9038"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:20:39","slug":"keep-finances-secret-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/money-tips\/keep-finances-secret-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Why Keeping Your Finances A Secret Is Bad For Your Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Money talk is often seen as taboo in most relationships. But to have a happy and healthy relationship, you\u2019ll need to discuss it together. Here are tips on how to handle money together throughout each relationship phase.  <\/p>\n

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\u201cLadies, my advice to you is before you get married, ask your future husband for a copy of their credit report. In fact, make it a requirement for you to see their credit report before agreeing to anything!\u201d Mohd Khalil Jamaldin, Head of Corporate Communication, Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He may have said that in a rather jokingly manner, yet we cannot deny that transparency of one\u2019s financial standing is increasingly important these days. You don\u2019t want to be shocked by your spouse\u2019s mountain of debt because you had no idea about it before you got married. Talk about a rude awakening!<\/p>\n

For couples who are not yet married, your expenses and money management are most likely handled separately. But you are not in the clear yet and should not dodge the issue just because you\u2019re not yet married. You can start gauging your partner\u2019s money habits. Observe to see if he or she is more of a spender or a saver. This will then give you some clues to how they might manage their money if it does lead to wedding bells.<\/p>\n

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Once you\u2019ve established your partner\u2019s spending style, you can bring up the topic of money management. But remember to do it with tact, and in a calm, non-confrontational approach because money can be a sensitive subject. The money talk is especially important if both of you are committed to each other and marriage is in the cards. Among the questions you should ask are:<\/p>\n