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When to ask your date, ‘How much do you earn?’
Couples should start discussing money issues early in their relationship to see if there are any deal-breakers and ensure that they are on the same page.
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Surveys indicate that seven in 10 Singaporeans believe couples should be completely transparent about their finances.
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Lorna Tan
Perhaps it is not romantic for couples to start discussing money issues early in their relationship, so many put this off. This can lead to disastrous results. After all, to find out only when it is time to decide on buying a flat that you and your partner are not financially compatible can be a bitter pill to swallow.
The last time I checked, I have been married for 37 years. I still find it amusing that one of the first questions my 20-year-old self posed to my boyfriend (now husband) when he asked me out was: “What’s your monthly pay?”
