The Base Builder
Here are some ideas that may help you create a stable partnership and a secure place to build lasting memories.
You may relate if you're...
getting married | moving in with a partner | buying a home | combining finances with your loved one | building a house
Consider
Combine finances and accountsConsider
Discuss debt and create a joint budgetConsider
Determine what kind of home you can affordTalking with your household
Financial choices can impact everyone. Start a conversation with the other financial decision makers in your household using these questions:
QUESTION 1
How do we align our financial goals?
QUESTION 2
What are our big expenses in the next five years?
QUESTION 3
What kind of downpayment can we afford?
QUESTION 4
What home location fits our needs best?
Consulting with a financial advisor
A financial advisor can help with supporting your wealth and achieving your goals. Here are some key questions to ask them:
QUESTION 1
How could we adjust our investment strategy as a couple?
QUESTION 2
Should we merge our investment accounts?
QUESTION 3
How could a mortgage fit with our other short-term financial goals?
QUESTION 4
How could buying a home affect our overall financial plan?
Consider
Combine finances and accountsConsider
Discuss debt and create a joint budgetConsider
Determine what kind of home you can affordTalking with your household
Financial choices can impact everyone. Start a conversation with the other financial decision makers in your household using these questions:
QUESTION 1
How do we align our financial goals?
QUESTION 2
What are our big expenses in the next five years?
QUESTION 3
What kind of downpayment can we afford?
QUESTION 4
What home location fits our needs best?
Consulting with a financial advisor
A financial advisor can help with supporting your wealth and achieving your goals. Here are some key questions to ask them:
QUESTION 1
How could we adjust our investment strategy as a couple?
QUESTION 2
Should we merge our investment accounts?
QUESTION 3
How could a mortgage fit with our other short-term financial goals?
QUESTION 4
How could buying a home affect our overall financial plan?
Helpful tools
Balanced Homebuying® calculator
Our Balanced Homebuying® calculator can help determine the amount for you to consider spending on a home.
Credit card payoff calculator
Are you looking to reduce your credit card debt? First, you need a plan. Use our calculator to help you.
Snowball debt calculator
If you have debt and you want support reducing it and balancing spending, our calculator may be for you.
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