PERSONAL FINANCE
ESTHER MUKUMBO: How to manage finances as a couple
Conversations about money between spouses or would-be couples can be fraught and emotionally charged, but they’re necessary to build a successful life together
February is the month of love, dates, holiday trips, presents and possibly even planning a life together.
I recently had a candid conversation with my local hairdresser which evolved into a debate about money and relationships. It became apparent that the topic of finances within the context of a relationship is not freely spoken about. Some topics about finances are off limits and women in general are not comfortable broaching this subject freely with their significant others without coming across as overbearing or disrespectful, let alone as gold diggers solely after financial gain in a relationship. ..
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