Should newlyweds have joint financial accounts?

I used to tell my students that they should share credit reports with any partner they are considering marrying or entering into a long-term relationship. With vehicle and student loan debt so high, you don't want to be surprised when your financial plans are upended by a spouse's high debt or bad credit. Whether a first or subsequent marriage, share financial information before you get hitched.  Learn more at: https://www.thestreet.com/story/13743987/1/how-marriage-can-fix-your-terrible-credit.html

18 Financial Tools to Make Your Marriage a Success

The actual title of this article is: 18 Financial Tools to Make Your Second Marriage a Success (by Gary Forman in USN&WR) but almost all of it applies to first marriages as well as intimate partnerships. How many of these 18 rules are you following? The article is a great financial discussion starter for engaged couples and newly weds as well as couples with more experience. Especially for those contemplating merging their finances, it is absolutely critical for full disclosure on how much debt you are bringing to the union and your credit history. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2012/11/08/18-financial-tools-to-make-your-second-marriage-a-success