Practical Money Tips from Dr. kathleen Gurney: Money Compatibility Quiz

Money Compatibility Quiz

Try taking the brief quiz below, developed by Kathleen Gurney, Ph.D. to find out how compatible you and your partner are in managing money.

Check "Agree" or "Disagree" for each question.

		Agree	Disagree
1.	I hate to bring up the subject of money with my partner.
2.	I have a hard time trusting my partner with our money.
3.	I would feel better if I could make financial decisions by myself.
4.	My partner and I have problems working out a joint budget and goals.
5.	I feel our money should be kept in separate accounts to avoid potential problems and arguments.
6.	I feel guilty if I spend money without my partner?s permission.
7.	Credit cards and charge accounts have been a problem for my partner and me.
8.	Financial discussions usually turn into disagreements and arguments with my partner.
9.	I feel guilty if I make financial decisions by myself.

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Give this quiz to your partner.
Discuss any item either of you checked "Agree".

If both of you agreed that your money should be kept in separate checking accounts, for example, you could discuss the pros and cons of such an arrangement.

To learn more about money and relationships, read

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