Marriage Big Brain Tests

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Question 1

Newlywed couples are most likely to experience a ______________change in their finances

slight decline in their standard of living
small rise in their standard of living
major increase in their standard of living
a considerable decline in their standard of living
Many newlyweds experience a considerable decline in their standard of living. They must deal with insurance, tuition (if they are in school), increased rent, food for two, etc. Many couples would benefit greatly if they discussed their finances before marriage.

Question 2

Which of the following things is LEAST important to do after right after your honeymoon?

Buy a house
Women change their Social Security ID-name and drivers license
Send thank-you notes
Get good health insurance
Buying a new house is least important of the four things listed here. Often buying a house right after getting married creates undue stress on a marriage as it can be a large financial burden. If you finances are in order it may be a good idea to plan to buy, but right after marriage it can be a challenge. Changing your name (if you did) is very important for job applications etc. Health insurance is critical--for long term financial stability. Thank-you notes show people that you appreciate their love and support.

Question 3

What percentage of Americans will eventually marry?

60-65%
70-75%
80-85%
90-95%
Many people think that marriage is a thing of the past. However, 90-95% of all Americans will eventually marry.

Question 4

How many marriages were there in 1999 in the United States?

1 million
1.3 million
1.7 million
2.3 million
According to the National Center for Health Statistics about 2.3 million Americans married in 1999.

Question 5

Which of the following items is NOT traditionally paid for by the females family?

Flowers
Cake
Tuxedos
Announcements
Typically, the brides family does not pay for the grooms tudedo or other clothes worn during the wedding. Traditionally the brides family has paid for flowers, cake, and announcements. This is not always true but in general the brides family will spend more money than the grooms.

Question 6

Which of the following items should you wait to discuss until after marriage?

Finances and banking plans
Number of children you want
Where to live
You should discuss each of the items above
Couples should plan on discussing each of these items. How to handle finances, the number of children you want, and where to live are all important for couples to discuss prior to marriage.

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