FACTS & FIGURES

Even if you have already set up home with your partner before you get married, when you tie the knot officially, it is time to put your house in order! One of the first things you should do when you decide to get married is set a budget. An independent financial advisor will be happy to help you set a realistic budget, but there is no point having a budget if you don’t stick to it! If your parents, or grandparents, are paying for, or contributing to the wedding, make sure they keep a record of what they contribute as gifts made to a person about to get married are exempt from inheritance tax. Even if someone else is paying, it is a good idea to closely scrutinize your finances before the wedding so that you don’t start your married life burdened with unnecessary debt. Make the most of an independent financial adviser to help you have a “financial healthcheck”. As the easiest way to waste money is by ……..