- Financial stability is a major factor in Americans' decision to get married.
- We asked experts to weigh in on the biggest financial advantages of tying the knot.
- They said marriage comes with a number of monetary benefits, including potentially lower tax rates and better insurance options.
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When it comes to the qualities people look for in a mate, wealth alone is far from the deciding factor.
That said, there are several financially-related reasons people get married, from the tax benefits both partners receive to the professional opportunities that marriage can open up.
According to a survey by The Ascent, the most attractive money-related traits are those that pertain to conscientious financial habits - having savings goals, following a budget, and maintaining full-time employment took the top three spots on the list.
It's no surprise, then, that financial stability is one of the biggest make-or-break factors in the decision to tie the knot for American couples.
We spoke to experts in personal finance and relationships to learn the biggest reasons walking down the aisle may make good fiscal sense. Here are the top money-related reasons people get married.