Happy Marriages Have Happy Finances
I am ... Getting Married
You’re taking one of the biggest steps in life, yet finances are often not discussed enough before the big day. Money is one of the biggest sources of arguments in marriage. You can minimize the tension by getting on the same page before you get married. And if you’re getting re-married, you have even more reasons to make sure things are ironed out before the “I dos.”
Don’t ignore this pre-marriage counseling
Many couples meet with spiritual or family counselors before marriage, but few meet with a financial planner. It’s a missed opportunity to address a common marriage hot button: money.
Our team facilitates the discussions that are challenging to manage one-on-one. We’ll cover all of the short- and long-term considerations of marriage and money, including:
- Planning for a wedding
- Setting goals – from having kids/saving for college to vacations and career transitions
- Budgeting and spending plans
- Buying a home
- The best insurance mixes for your lifestyle
As an objective third party, we ask the tough questions and encourage you to share your perceptions and expectations related to money. We help you build a clear plan, freeing you to focus on the many other aspects of bringing two lives together.
The Pascarella Five Pillar Perspective℠ on Wealth Management
Income, investments, and assets only provide a small portion of the information we need to successfully develop and implement your financial plan. Together, we will cover a range of subjects.
Financial
Planning
We start by developing an accurate picture of your financial life, learning your life goals and ambitions.
Investment
Management
We use our decades of wealth management experience to provide objective opinions designed to help you pursue long-term investment results.
Risk Management & Insurance
We develop strategies to help circumvent the effects of events that quickly evaporate wealth, from an unexpected death to debilitating illness.
Tax
Planning
We review your tax situation and provide strategies, which can minimize liabilities and maximize opportunities.
Estate Planning & Giving
As you accumulate and determine how to distribute your wealth, we help you decide what to spend and what to share.
Let's Talk
Successful marriages have a strong foundation of open communication. Let’s set up a time to talk.
COUPLE CONSIDERATIONS
Splurge on the honeymoon!
In the busyness of life, when else will you get that chance to escape and focus on each other? We encourage couples to use their honeymoon as a significant memory-making experience.
“They” don’t teach you about important things in school.
Many young couples don’t understand taxes, estate documents, disability insurance, and a host of other important aspects of finances. We teach you and give you resources.
Love doesn’t mean you’re on the same page.
You can be head over heels and not realize that you have different priorities. We’ll help you get those on the table.
Choosing where to live can be challenging.
Let’s talk about your goals first, then we’ll discuss renting versus buying.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
As you start this new journey, you may find yourself in more than one financial situation. See how we address others below.