SavvyWoman : Money & Your Partner : Financial Compatibility

Marriage second time around, how to manage your money.

If you’re getting married for the second time your finances are likely to be more complicated. Make sure you get the basics right.

Joint debts – a guide to the basics. What are your rights if you have loans or debts with your partner?

Many couples take out joint mortgages or loans, but do you know your rights if it all goes wrong?

If you're buying a home together or getting married, here are some tips from the experts to save money.

Whether you're about to move in together or you've been married for years there may be some straightforward steps you could take to improve your finances.

You and your partner might have similar ideas about many things, but be poles apart on investments

If you and your partner are thinking about investing money, make sure you don’t opt out of the decision as you may have different priorities and attitudes to risk.

Over 40% of couples have a joint account, but are there advantages to keeping your money separate?

One money decision couples who live together have to make is whether or not to open a joint account. What are the pros and cons?

Understanding your rights if you have a second card on your account.

You don’t have to opt for his ‘n’ hers credit cards, but if you do, make sure you know who’s responsible for the bill.

Joint accounts; a foolproof guide

If you’ve chosen to open a joint account with your partner, it’s worth doing a little research before you sign up to it.

Married couples and civil partners can transfer their inheritance tax allowance. Don't miss out.

Some couples aren’t aware of how they can effectively double their inheritance tax threshold and what they need to do.

Renting as a couple; your rights if you live together in a private rented property.

If you and your partner rent your home from a private landlord it’s important to understand your rights – and responsibilities – if you were to split up.

Saving money on your wedding: how to have the reception you want at a price you can afford.

If you want to cut down the cost of your wedding, there are plenty of creative ways to do it. Here are some tips from the experts.

25 money-saving ways to afford your dream wedding day.

There are plenty of ways to save money and still get the wedding you really want – here are just 25!

The law doesn’t give couples rights to property just because they live together. Make sure you protect yourself.

If you’re buying a property with your partner, make sure you spell out who owns what or you could be in for a big shock if you split up.

Buying a property together; steps to take before you buy.

Owning a property with your partner is often seen as an emotional as well as a financial commitment. What do you need to think about?

Owning property jointly if you live in Scotland

We talk about owning property ‘jointly’, but there are different ways of doing this, depending on your circumstances.

Your rights if you own property together in England or Wales

You may have found your dream home and arranged the finance, but you should also think about how you’ll own it.

Have you talked about your retirement plans with your husband or partner? You should!

New research shows that 20% of couples aged over 40 have never talked to their partner about the finances of retirement.

Men and women often have different ideas about money; how typical are you?

Women tend to save less, retire on less and invest less than men, but it's not all bad news...

If you and your partner are about to move in together, don’t forget to talk about your finances.

There’s no doubt there are more exciting things than money to sort out when you move in together. But make sure it’s on the list - somewhere.

Understanding the financial benefits of civil partnerships.

Over 30,000 couples have formed a civil partnership since the law changed in December 2005. What does civil partnership involve?

Couples who live together have very few rights, but a 'living together' or legal agreement can protect your position.

Drawing up a legal agreement when you move in together may not be romantic, but it could prevent arguments over who gets what if you split up.

No ring, no rights. Why living together is not the same as marriage

Around two million couples live together, but many don’t understand how few rights they have

Many couples haven't heard of post-nuptial agreements, but unlike prenups – they're enforceable by law

You might think the idea of a legal agreement spelling out who gets what if you split up is unromantic, but so is going to court if you don’t see eye-to-eye.

Why more couples should think about pre-nuptial agreements

Pre-nups may not be romantic, but neither is arguing over who gets what. But as they’re not legally binding, are they worth it?

How to stay in control of the costs of your wedding

The average wedding costs over £20,000 and some couples spend far more. But you can spend less and still get married in style.

A shake-up in the law would mean better rights for couples if they have no will. But will it work?

Around a third of those who die don’t have a will and the Law Commission’s proposals would mean that if you die, your partner could inherit property you leave.

Saving money on life insurance

You need life insurance if you have joint debts with your husband or partner or children who are financially dependent on you

Does your partner know how you handle money? Would you share your bank statements and credit card bills?

Around one in five couples confess to keeping financial secrets from each other and many of those who don’t still think money is the hardest subject to talk about.

You’re a spender, your partner is a saver and you find that talking about money is hard. What can you do?

You don't have to have the same ideas about money for your relationship to work, but if you don't know how to handle your differences, there could be problems.

Put your financial management to the test

Do you and your partner see eye-to-eye about money or is it a source of arguments? Find out with this quiz

Dying tidily – how to make life easier for your husband or partner

No one wants to think about their death before they have to, but if you organise everything in good time, you’ll make things much easier for those you leave behind.

Your rights if you live with your partner in Scotland

Couples who live together have more rights than those in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, but it may not be as many as you think