EVER THINE, MINE, OURS?

Should couples merge their finances? Ravina M Sachdev finds out

- Ravina M Sachdev

Money can't buy you love, they say, but learning how to manage it with your partner might well be the key to keeping both. When it comes to relationships, however, money has long been seen as a taboo subject. Given an option, most of us would rather relive our most embarrassing memories over and over again than talk money with our partners. Still, brushing the topic under the carpet for too long, especially when you and your SO choose to marry, won't work. We suggest you have the M talk even before the two of you decide to say 'I do'. If you're confused about whether you want to merge your money or maintain your financial independence, here are some pointers that might help:

MANAGING MONEY