Money Questions You Must Ask Your Man

Sure, he wines and dines you, even splurges on expensive gifts and vacations for two. But until you get intimate with his bank account, you won't know for sure how his financial situation is really looking. The speed with which he whips out the plastic isn't directly proportional to the depths of his pockets. Your big spender could be hiding behind a mountain of debt. Before shacking up or tying the knot, make sure you know his current financial situation and how it's looking for the future.

1. Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Is he positioned for a promotion, or is he looking to change careers entirely? If he's planning to go back to school, he'll more than likely have to take out another loan. According to FinAid.org, a law school graduate is on average $80,000 in debt by the time he gets that diploma. While higher education can be worth it for career advancement, will you be the primary breadwinner while he's hitting the books? And if you want to go back to school too, now's the time to pipe up and discuss how you both plan on eating.

2. Are we going dutch?
During the courtship, he treats you to dinners, movies - the works. Will that change once the ring is on your finger? Will he expect you to contribute half (or more) once you're past dating? Ask whether he envisions splitting bills or opening a joint checking account. Trust us, you don't want a man nickel and diming your every expense. But you also don't want to have to justify every purchase you make. Hash out financial arrangements before making any big plans.

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By Jihan Thompson - Career and Money Blogger - Marie Claire

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