Wedding expenses are often a cause of anxiety if they are not planned in advance. Strife between couples because of money matters is also not uncommon. But Mumbai-based Anusha Ramaswamy and Shyamprasad P. managed to avoid all these just by planning in advance. Here’s how.
Even as a young bachelor, while Shyam would spend all he earned, he knew he wanted a structured financial plan because he wanted to start a business of his own at some point and wanted to be prepared for the financial vagaries this may entail. “I knew that when I started (planning finances), I wanted to do it right.” So, he decided to consult an expert. And he was sure he didn’t want to go to an “agent”. “I can’t wrap my head around people buying products from someone who gets a commission from it,” he said.
Before getting married, Anusha and Shyam worked for the same headhunting company. “We discussed our financials. But so many discussions snow-balled. So we thought we should talk to an expert and start with a clean slate,” said Anusha, who continues to work with a headhunting company.
