The conversation before the spreadsheet
Agree on the rules before choosing the products.
01What stays individual?
Accounts, emergency access, inherited assets, personal commitments and independent retirement security.
02What becomes shared?
Housing, children, lifestyle, parental support, insurance and the goals both partners are funding.
03Who decides what?
Ownership, visibility, contribution, risk tolerance and a process for major decisions.
04What if life interrupts?
Career breaks, relocation, caregiving, illness, entrepreneurship, separation or loss of one income.
What the review covers
One household. Several time horizons.
NowCash flow, emergency runway and insurance.
NextHome, child, parents, career and business choices.
LaterRetirement income, property and legacy.
AlwaysAccess, ownership, nominations and decision rights.