(StatePoint) Experts say that with good communication and solid planning, couples can put themselves in the right position to build a solid financial future together.
“American couples across all demographics need to spend time talking about financial and retirement issues sooner rather than later,” says Tim Johnson, chief investment strategist for Lincoln Financial Network. “A couple should literally ask each other, ‘What are we really trying to accomplish here and what do you want out of this whole thing?’”
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