Unit 4 Flashcards
8 common goals and values of successful marriage
Children Support of career Political views Religious views Residence Roles/responsibilities Hobbies/interests Vacations Financial issues Living styles
4 current marriage trends
About 50% end in divorce
Are getting married later in life
Are staying single
More blended families
Engagement
2 people formally promise to marry each other
How long is the average engagement period?
6-12 months
4 premarital counseling topics
Meaning of marriage
Religious aspects of marriage
In-laws
Finance
4 things a groom is responsible for during the wedding
Engagement ring Marriage license Lodging Rehearsal dinner Grooms clothing Cleric's fee
6 things a bride is responsible for during a wedding
Engagement party Reception Bridesmaids clothing Wedding band for groom Stationary Wedding dress Photography Bridesmaid luncheon
Health insurance
A plan for sharing the risk of high medical cost resulting from injury or illness
Medicare
A government sponsored health insurance program for those 65 and older
Medicaid
A government sponsored health insurance program for those with low income
Disability insurance
Insurance that replaces your income if you are injured or ill and cannot work
Workers compensation insurance
Insurance that covers workers that are injured or killed on the job
LIFE insurance
Provides funds to beneficiaries when the insured dies
TERM li Vs Whole li
Cheap Expensive
Specific amount For whole life
of time
No remaining value Cash value
4 most common reasons for divorce
Grow apart Cheating Financial stress Children Work Abuse
