Debt: The Anti-Dowry

September 15, 2005

Money problems can end a bride and groom's honeymoon before it begins. Debt brought into marriage is one of the main problems facing newlyweds, say USU researchers. Couples should address debt before marriage, create a budget and develop a debt reduction plan. The less debt, the greater the chance for a happy and successful marriage.

For more information, contact James P. Marshall, family and human development extension specialist, 435-797-8296, Utah State University Extension, and Linda Skogrand, assistant professor, Department of Family, Consumer and Human Development, Utah State University, 435-797-8183.

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