Aliya is currently studying Family Life with an emphasis in Family Studies at Brigham Young University. She hopes that through studying Family Life she can positively impact individuals through her career and is looking into pursuing a master's degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors fishing, hiking, or camping with her husband.
Aliya Bascom
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Let’s Talk…How to Communicate About Finances in Marriage
Married life can be a rollercoaster with ups, downs, and unexpected turns along the way. While couples might hope their finances stay stable throughout their marriage, history is full of examples of big, unexpected financial challenges for families across the United States. Instances include the Great Depression in the 1930’s, the Great Recession in 2008, and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Other unexpected changes or disturbances happen to individual families such as the loss of a job, increases in living expenses, or the addition of a new child. The financial wellness of a couple—the level of stress or satisfaction in their financial situation—can be affected with each twist and turn of life.
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Preparing Kids for Their Financial Future: The Influence of Your Example
Many individuals and families find themselves in a precarious financial situation these days, especially as the cost of receiving education increases,[1] housing prices rise,[2] and living expenses climb.[3] In all the hustle and bustle of just trying to survive financially themselves, some parents may be curious about or even become distraught when thinking about how they should prepare their children for a financial future. Some parents may try their best to have discussions about finances and actively teach their children, while others may label financial discussions as “adult topics” and try to shield their children from the stressful reality of money management.
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What’s Mine is Yours and What’s Yours is Mine
Before getting married, my now husband and I often discussed our financial future. We chose from the start to have “all things in common,” (Acts 2:44)[1] financially that is, by combining our financial resources. That was a difficult and time-consuming decision for us. The reality is that finances are a huge part of any married couple’s relationship yet far too few individuals discuss the details of their financial goals and attitudes before tying the knot.[2] Having these discussions is beneficial because how couples choose to manage their finances from the beginning can have a long-lasting impact on their future marriage.[3], [4], [5]
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Finding Joy and Satisfaction in Marriage as a New Mother
The meaning and function of marriage in society has shifted in recent years. What used to be done for the purpose of childbearing and/or creating social and political ties binding two families together is now commonly done for the sake of romance and emotional connection. People are searching not only for a spouse, but for a soulmate—someone who can support their physical, temporal, and emotional needs.[1] Even though this shift has occurred, many couples still choose to expand their family by having children, yet little know of the impact this can have on their marriage. The choice to bear children can come with a significant decrease in marital satisfaction for new mothers.1, [2]
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