The Average Net Worth For The Above Average Married Couple

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The Average Net Worth For The Above Average Married Couple

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Does 1 + 1 = 2 in your marriage? Not according to the government. If you're trying to figure out what combined net worth to shoot for as a couple, here are three frameworks to think about. Don't get mad if you're not there. Get motivated! To read the post and see the charts, click here.

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