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How do we merge our incomes?

This is my second marriage: What changes? Make decisions early on how to pay for some lingering debts that could cause major issues. Your new spouse might not want to be part of alimony to old spouse. Or, if your partner has older children, how will you contribute to their college savings, if at all? '$200,000 a piece is a lot of money that people should factor in early,' said Cheryl Costa, managing director at Natick-based AFW Wealth Advisors. Waiting until the last moment to discuss these things could cut till death do us part a little short.
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By Christina Reinwald, Boston.com correspondent

This is my second marriage: What changes?

Make decisions early on how to pay for some lingering debts that could cause major issues.

Your new spouse might not want to be part of alimony to old spouse. Or, if your partner has older children, how will you contribute to their college savings, if at all? "$200,000 a piece is a lot of money that people should factor in early," said Cheryl Costa, managing director at Natick-based AFW Wealth Advisors. Waiting until the last moment to discuss these things could cut till death do us part a little short.