I’m starting to wonder if we should separate our finances to avoid arguments and create more financial independence.

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"Even though I earn as much — or sometimes more — than he does, I still feel like I have to justify my spending, while he ...

Thinking about opening a joint bank account? Follow these three expert-backed rules to protect your money -- and your ...

A joint bank account can make life easier for a couple. You cover payments and expenses with the same account, simplifying ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Joint checking accounts are often associated with couples in relationships, but almost any two people can open a joint account ...

Investopedia / Mira Norian Multiple individuals can pool their resources and invest together in a joint brokerage account. A joint brokerage account is a type of investment account owned by two or ...

Dear Balance: One way to handle this situation is to have separate accounts, along with a shared account for household ...

In our weekly legal column, the Leader, with the expert advice of the team at GHP Legal, sets out to answer some of your ...

It's an expense we're shouldering on our own, together. Opening a joint bank account became an exciting step in our relationship. It was also nerve-wracking! Sharing finances is a trust exercise ...

There are different tax and estate implications with joint accounts depending upon who the account holders are. We will start with what happens when someone dies and their spouse is joint on the ...