
Maggie Mae and Joe Didn't think about finances. Was Joe to do all of that thinking?
Quick Quiz
Financial incompatibility is a leading cause of divorce in the U.S.
A recent survey commissioned by zendough.com underlines the importance of communication
about money.
Q: What percentage of couples surveyed talked about their finances and created a budget
before marrying?
A. 51.3
B. 24.2
C. 03.7
Answer B: Only one in approximately four couples discussed the topic prior to marriage.
Q. What percentage didn’t even think of discussing finances?
A. 17.6
B. 66.4
C. 90.2
Answer A: nearly two in ten (17.6%) didn’t even think of discussing finances.
Q. What percentage of survey respondents did not know their spouse’s credit score?
A. 49.7
B. 33.3
C. 74.2
Answer B: One-third of survey respondents (33.3%) said they did not know their spouse’s
credit score, even though one spouse’s poor credit score could impact a couple’s future
purchases. It is difficult to obtain optimum interest rates, which can help couples save money,
with a low credit score.
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