Poll: In A Marriage, Whose Money Is It Anyway?
Once you're married do you combine finances, or do you each have your own money?
Figuring out joint finances is one of the major issues in a relationship. Now that you're married, does your money automatically become his and vice versa? Read: Love, Money & Commitment: The Life Of An Un-Wife
Yup! We share it all!
42% (13 votes)
No. We each contribute to common monthly expenses; the rest stays our own.
58% (18 votes)
We split everything right down the middle.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 31
Discussion
Posted September 23, 2009
My wife said she was so relieved when I brought my first paycheck to her, and asked, "What do we need?" I have always believed that the money should be shared, and we always discuss what we get to carry with us on a daily basis. Bills come first, then we put all that's left in a pile, or look at bank statements, and either put it away or just keep $20-$50 on us when possible, just in case. The rest stays at home, or in the bank for when we need it.
Posted May 1, 2009
I'd like to amend my comment. My husband and I treat our money as ours now. However, when we first got married we did not. It took time for us to develop trust and be willing to merge our finances. Not everyone needs as much time as I did, but that's what worked for us.