Talk before marriage

FIVE KEY FINANCIAL DISCUSSIONS BEFORE YOU TIE THE KNOT

» Are you marrying an asset or liability? How to avoid future fights about money.

Are you marrying an asset or a liability? This is quite a strange question to ask, but it is important to have some financial conversations with your fianc before saying "I do" to avoid fights about money.

With spring in the air, many couples are making wedding plans but amid the excitement, it is easy to overlook one crucial aspect: financial planning.

Queen Malobane, Metropolitan's general manager in Gauteng, urges couples to have open, practical discussions about money before the big day.

"This is not just about setting a wedding budget, but about ensuring your partner's financial habits align with the future you both envision," she said.

"Knowing each other's financial behaviour early on will reveal if you are marrying an asset or a potential liability, sparing you from any devastating financial surprises down the line."