When you think about getting married, you think about pretty dresses, big parties, and an amazing honeymoon.  What you don't tend to think about is joint bank accounts, debt ratios, and discretionary income.  I mean, who wants to walk down the aisle while they contemplate their long-term budget?  The problem here is that all too soon reality comes crashing down and people realize that they have two totally different spending styles.  Then the fighting begins.

But this isn't the only way!  It is actually very possible for two people to merge their lives without fighting about money.  All it takes is a little forethought.  In this article we are going to look at a few different things that you can do to take the stress out of joining your accounts.  By being proactive about this topic you and your spouse can build a plan that works for you.  One you can both agree upon.  And it's actually a lot easier than it sounds!