New Delhi, April 14 -- As wedding bells ring, Indian brides are waking up to the reality of money harmony. With inflated living costs, dual-income families, and web-like financial obligations, money merging and efficient management is no longer an option-it's a necessity.

That is why going through these five easy money habits is a must-read for every Indian couple to learn about the spouse before the "I do."

Before pooling money, spend some time discussing expenses. Do they splurge or save? Do they spend rigidly every month or have impulse purchases? This is important on your part because only through sincere discussion can you get to know about their spending habits. It has been observed that marital fights in urban Indian families are...