2006-08-03 22:28:59 · 4 answers · asked by kuw mama 59 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
We split it and discuss finances and purchases. It's neither a challenge nor a burden - fortunately we're both pretty responsible with regards to expenses.
Plus, we have several accounts - a "Joint" account from which all the household and credit card bills are paid; each of us has a "Personal" account from which things like gas for our cars and fun stuff that we want to get for ourselves is paid; a "Joint Savings" account that we both pay into; and a completely separate account for paying the mortgage so we never have to worry that we are short on that bill.
It's really helped, because we each have our own "play money", and anything that's a joint thing can be looked at by both of us and we can decide together whether or not we want to get it.
2006-08-04 05:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my case, its my husband. Its both a challenge and a burden. Its a challenge because there's always conflict as to what needs to be purchased. Its a burden because he doesn't disclose just how much he earns and spends. Best if women held the budgetary needs of a marriage.
2006-08-03 22:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by Equinox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've taken turns. I did for years, now he does. We discuss the bigger issues first, though, until we agree. Minor challenge; a burden when money is tight.
2006-08-03 22:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough question to answer - I do the legwork (prepare the budget, research the investment, etc.), then we make the final decision together.
2006-08-04 16:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋