Ramsey column: Is it a good idea to combine finances before marriage?

Dear Dave,Is it okay to combine finances with someone and start working on a budget before you marry them? I just got engaged, and we’ve been talking about the idea of getting a head start on our finances together.Autumn Dear Autumn,First, congratulations! I hope you two will have long and happy lives together. Now comes the hard part. But you asked for my opinion, so here goes.No, it’s not a good idea to combine finances with anyone […]  » Read More