Say ‘I do’ to your financial future together

& COUNTLESS MONEY DECISIONS await every couple. The sooner you begin talking about your finances, the better equipped you both will be to plan your future together.& by& JP Morgan Chase If you’re planning to get down on one knee, pop the question or make your relationship official in some other way, use this time to begin thinking about your finances. While talking about money can feel anything but romantic, the financial foundation you set before tying the knot can help you and your partner build together for a lifetime.& “Being in a committed relationship can change how you spend, save, invest and plan for the future. But financial compatibility between two partners is rarely achieved without discussing what money means to each of you, including the “money messages” you received growing up,”& said Erika Shaw, matrimonial advisor at J.P. Morgan Private Bank. “Communication and transparency around money is critical to the health of any partnership, especially as life evolves.”& Here are some considerations as you plan your financial future together: Determine how you’ll share expenses. Couples have different methods for managing daily finances. None are right or wrong—it all depends on each couple’s preference. Consider how much each partner...