My husband and I married young. We were 22 and 20 back then, now have 3 sons. We went through tight times financially because I was a stay at home mom, or worked at their schools very part-time.

After 30 years of marriage, I inherited $350,000 from my parent's estate. Financial counselors told me to keep the money in MY name. When we married we had no money. All money he earned was OUR money. My husband did without MANY things so I and our sons had a safe car, home, and were cared for completely.

My money was OUR money. If you start out doubting your life partner, you should wait to marry. Talk all these things out, and see if you really are able to handle the curve-balls that life throws at you.