8/12/2016 8:59:03 AM |
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korbyn

Bat Cave, NC
98, joined Jun. 2013
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How should finances be planned between a couple?
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8/12/2016 9:03:36 AM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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She gives me all her earnings, I pay the bills, put money aside for savings, buy what I need, pay for groceries and regular expenses, give her some pocket money...if she's completed her chores to my satisfaction.
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8/12/2016 9:06:48 AM |
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lsu_lsu

Houma, LA
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8/12/2016 9:08:15 AM |
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mr_1234m

Louisville, KY
51, joined Apr. 2014
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Prenup...
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8/12/2016 9:11:50 AM |
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inventtis2

Grand Rapids, MI
39, joined Nov. 2012
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With a budget below your means.
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8/12/2016 9:13:49 AM |
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eyesofmedusa

San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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Carefully
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8/12/2016 9:14:59 AM |
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houston_rocker

Houston, TX
46, joined Aug. 2014
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Simple. What's yours is hers and what's hers is hers.
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8/12/2016 9:17:18 AM |
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grillocks

Chesapeake, VA
36, joined Dec. 2015
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Whoever is better at it?
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8/12/2016 9:42:38 AM |
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korbyn

Bat Cave, NC
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8/12/2016 9:44:14 AM |
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grillocks

Chesapeake, VA
36, joined Dec. 2015
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Question is, joint account or separate...
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8/12/2016 9:45:11 AM |
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mr_1234m

Louisville, KY
51, joined Apr. 2014
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Joint account for "us"
Seperate account for me
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8/12/2016 9:45:14 AM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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Separate...no doubt about that!
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8/12/2016 9:46:06 AM |
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eyesofmedusa

San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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Joint account for "us"
Seperate account for me
Agreed
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8/12/2016 9:49:17 AM |
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grillocks

Chesapeake, VA
36, joined Dec. 2015
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But separate is no good if his account has more in it than mine 
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8/12/2016 9:50:37 AM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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But separate is no good if his account has more in it than mine 
See the "would you lie to your s/o to make her happy" thread
"wow really dear? that's EXACTLY the same amount I have in mine..."
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8/12/2016 9:51:38 AM |
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grillocks

Chesapeake, VA
36, joined Dec. 2015
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You're just plain mean.
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8/12/2016 9:55:32 AM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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Baby, are the sandwiches ready yet?
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8/12/2016 10:12:25 AM |
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spiritwalker51

Knoxville, TN
55, joined Dec. 2015
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My last ex was in charge of our personal and business banking accounts.. Somewhere along the way a personal banking account in her name was started, and funds from the business account somehow started finding their way into her personal account.. I found out about this during our divorce...
Never again..
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8/12/2016 11:00:20 AM |
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korbyn

Bat Cave, NC
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8/12/2016 11:03:48 AM |
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archer513

Cincinnati, OH
44, joined Dec. 2014
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They just give me some money each month. I pay all the bills now,so what's the difference? Maybe take care of groceries. 
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8/12/2016 11:05:35 AM |
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gothygoogoo

Red Bluff, CA
60, joined Feb. 2015
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my last relationship...
i paid all the bills - as i still do...
her money was hers and she used it for fun for us!!!
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8/12/2016 11:28:19 AM |
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eyesofmedusa

San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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biggest fight I had with the second husband was over the fact that I wldnt spend a penny on myself without asking him..first.
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8/12/2016 12:50:22 PM |
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stanleyzee

Dayton, OH
60, joined Dec. 2012
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Together but I realize some r stingy 
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8/12/2016 1:07:46 PM |
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grillocks

Chesapeake, VA
36, joined Dec. 2015
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Hahaha^ 
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8/12/2016 1:09:09 PM |
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fairymaiden

Bristol, CT
50, joined Mar. 2014
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She gives me all her earnings, I pay the bills, put money aside for savings, buy what I need, pay for groceries and regular expenses, give her some pocket money...
Actually, this is exactly what I want. 
I don't want to deal with money on a day to day basis. I'd much rather just hand my paycheck over and have him pay the bills, etc... Just give me enough money to get thru the week and if there's something in particular I want to buy I'll let him know.
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8/12/2016 1:24:16 PM |
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easttowest72

Bremen, GA
45, joined Sep. 2014
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When I was married I was in charge of our finances. I would pay our bills ahead. When my ex got hurt at work we didn't have to worry about bills. Now that we are divorced he only pays the minimum.
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8/12/2016 1:26:46 PM |
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fairymaiden

Bristol, CT
50, joined Mar. 2014
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I hope he appreciated how financially secure you made the both of you by being on top of the finances.
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8/12/2016 1:28:44 PM |
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lurky_lurker

Norcross, GA
41, joined Feb. 2016
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3 accounts
His - 1/3 of his income - I have access to
Our - 1/3 of his income - I have access to
Mine - All my income and 1/3 of his income
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8/12/2016 1:29:49 PM |
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mr_1234m

Louisville, KY
51, joined Apr. 2014
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3 accounts
His - 1/3 of his income - I have access to
Our - 1/3 of his income - I have access to
Mine - All my income and 1/3 of his income and Mr has access to
I like it 
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8/12/2016 1:40:01 PM |
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easttowest72

Bremen, GA
45, joined Sep. 2014
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I hope he appreciated how financially secure you made the both of you by being on top of the finances.
He didn't. He is a shopaholic.
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8/12/2016 1:42:34 PM |
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sweettlisa

Evansville, IN
52, joined Jul. 2014
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Been together 21 yrs married 5 he has his I have mine bank account,we go half on all the bills and somehow we have made it last.
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8/12/2016 2:04:04 PM |
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grillocks

Chesapeake, VA
36, joined Dec. 2015
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That makes sense but what if one makes 30k and the other makes 80k a year?
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8/12/2016 2:15:25 PM |
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sweettlisa

Evansville, IN
52, joined Jul. 2014
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I guess the one who makes more contributes more on the bills,we both made about the same and when we first met we lived together he contributed and I got a bigger tax return and I kept it all he likes to spend money I don't like being broke like I was in the firsr marriage
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8/12/2016 2:16:13 PM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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Actually, this is exactly what I want. 
I don't want to deal with money on a day to day basis. I'd much rather just hand my paycheck over and have him pay the bills, etc... Just give me enough money to get thru the week and if there's something in particular I want to buy I'll let him know.

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8/12/2016 2:16:32 PM |
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amusicluvr

Salem, OR
64, joined Nov. 2013
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That is up to the couple. Different ways work for different couples.
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8/12/2016 2:18:30 PM |
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1darksavior

Brooklyn, NY
55, joined Mar. 2011
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How should finances be planned between a couple?
if we are not married my money is not her biz!
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8/12/2016 2:52:54 PM |
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soulflight

Baltimore, MD
55, joined Apr. 2014
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However they see fit.
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8/12/2016 3:22:24 PM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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That is up to the couple.
I bet she makes you hand dry the dishes huh...
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8/12/2016 3:27:17 PM |
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eyesofmedusa

San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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I wld not mingle finances..
One joint acct for bills...the rest is the earners...
If he makes more..he makes more...
If he wants an apt..home etc..I can't afford.he will either pay for it...or be alone...
Idc...
I am not going in debt for a man...
Not taking on loans..etc..
Dnt expect him to either ...
Handing control of your money to another is .....reckless and lazy...
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8/12/2016 3:31:21 PM |
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calthropstu

Phoenix, AZ
38, joined Aug. 2012
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Joint account for "us"
Seperate account for me
I can agree with that, but the amount that goes into "me" and "her" needs to be agreed to prior. And there has to be an agreement that anything that goes into "me" and "her" is considered "gone" as far as joint finances are concerned.
But absolutely nothing should go into those accounts unless joint finances are taken care of first, including a setting aside for emergencies. Those who don't leave themselves some wiggle room, are going to have one hell of a time when something unexpected comes along.
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8/12/2016 3:32:06 PM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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A joint account is redundant if you have separate accounts.
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8/12/2016 3:33:15 PM |
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calthropstu

Phoenix, AZ
38, joined Aug. 2012
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I wld not mingle finances..
One joint acct for bills...the rest is the earners...
If he makes more..he makes more...
If he wants an apt..home etc..I can't afford.he will either pay for it...or be alone...
Idc...
I am not going in debt for a man...
Not taking on loans..etc..
Dnt expect him to either ...
Handing control of your money to another is .....reckless and lazy...
I disagree. When you marry, your entire lives become one. If you can't combine your resources as one, then you should never have gotten married in the first place.
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8/12/2016 3:37:26 PM |
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calthropstu

Phoenix, AZ
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A joint account is redundant if you have separate accounts.
Not at all. we have "joint," the account that goes towards paying for bills, groceries, gas, clothing allowances, child expenses etc.
Then you have individual accounts that are used for personal stuff... such as golf clubs, video games, drinks with the guys/gals, prostitutes... (kidding)
The "me" accounts are for things you want. The joint account is for things you both need.
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8/12/2016 3:38:13 PM |
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sinceresammy

Dayton, OH
62, joined Mar. 2014
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I disagree. When you marry, your entire lives become one. If you can't combine your resources as one, then you should never have gotten married in the first place.
I wouldn't combine my resources with any woman. For one reason, they'd be a million times greater than her money. Next, she might be taking some high dollar life insurance out on me. And finally, I don't answer to anyone how I use my money especially my honey!
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8/12/2016 3:39:30 PM |
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grillocks

Chesapeake, VA
36, joined Dec. 2015
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3 separate accounts seems a bit excessive 
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8/12/2016 3:50:15 PM |
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grande_mamon

Houston, TX
50, joined Sep. 2014
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Not at all. we have "joint," the account that goes towards paying for bills, groceries, gas, clothing allowances, child expenses etc.
Then you have individual accounts that are used for personal stuff... such as golf clubs, video games, drinks with the guys/gals, prostitutes... (kidding)
The "me" accounts are for things you want. The joint account is for things you both need.
You can do all that with separate accounts...Transferring money from your personal account to a joint account to pay a bill is an unnecessary extra step and ultimately when the shit hits the fan is another possible point of contention.
One account each, decide who pays what...easy.
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8/12/2016 3:51:12 PM |
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sinceresammy

Dayton, OH
62, joined Mar. 2014
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She can get a job and pay her own bills!
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8/12/2016 6:10:54 PM |
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eyesofmedusa

San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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I disagree. When you marry, your entire lives become one. If you can't combine your resources as one, then you should never have gotten married in the first place.
I did that....I am now out a lil over a 1/4 million...
Part went on other women...horses..boats ..trucks..etc..
I will never..repeat never marry again...
If...huge IF.... I even dated...I doubt it wld lead to me getting into a financially interactive situation.
I will leave that for others...

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8/12/2016 6:12:49 PM |
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ol39er

Cicero, IL
45, joined Jul. 2011
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It all depends on who is most adept at managing money. If the man is more proficient, then he should control the finances. If she is, then it should be her role.
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8/12/2016 6:40:58 PM |
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calthropstu

Phoenix, AZ
38, joined Aug. 2012
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Not at all. we have "joint," the account that goes towards paying for bills, groceries, gas, clothing allowances, child expenses etc.
Then you have individual accounts that are used for personal stuff... such as golf clubs, video games, drinks with the guys/gals, prostitutes... (kidding)
The "me" accounts are for things you want. The joint account is for things you both need.
You can do all that with separate accounts...Transferring money from your personal account to a joint account to pay a bill is an unnecessary extra step and ultimately when the shit hits the fan is another possible point of contention.
One account each, decide who pays what...easy.
You don't transfer money into a joint account.
It's vice versa.
The way you are talking sounds more like an arrangement for roommates than marriage.
Marriage means together.
@eyes yeah yeah, your husband cheated on you blah blah never getting married again etc etc. You have said it a hundred times. Honestly, I have a strong feeling you were no peach yourself. Your posts here lead me to believe you are a smothering control freak.
Not condoning your ex husband's mistakes, but there is no way in hell I am accepting your words at face value. You have a share in the blame for your marriage falling apart. I have zero doubt in this.
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8/12/2016 7:01:08 PM |
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soulflight

Baltimore, MD
55, joined Apr. 2014
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I disagree. When you marry, your entire lives become one. If you can't combine your resources as one, then you should never have gotten married in the first place.
Bullpuckey.
Two people create a partnership. They don't become a hermaphroditic frankenstein.
I married a man, a whole, individual person. I expect him to remain such and vice versa.
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8/12/2016 9:18:07 PM |
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korbyn

Bat Cave, NC
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8/12/2016 9:21:02 PM |
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eyesofmedusa

San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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You don't transfer money into a joint account.
It's vice versa.
The way you are talking sounds more like an arrangement for roommates than marriage.
Marriage means together.
@eyes yeah yeah, your husband cheated on you blah blah never getting married again etc etc. You have said it a hundred times. Honestly, I have a strong feeling you were no peach yourself. Your posts here lead me to believe you are a smothering control freak.
Not condoning your ex husband's mistakes, but there is no way in hell I am accepting your words at face value. You have a share in the blame for your marriage falling apart. I have zero doubt in this.
Of course I did..
And obviously went up your a** for you to feel the need to reply in such a manner...
Also not sure wtf correlation that has to do with your post or my answer to it...
I will stand by my position...
No 2 ppl shld mix all Of their money..together.
It is not necessary....nor smart for either party...
It is not 1980....2016
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8/12/2016 9:24:38 PM |
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calthropstu

Phoenix, AZ
38, joined Aug. 2012
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You frequently go on and on about how your husband wronged you, yet you have never, to my knowledge, given him credit for anything positive nor have you admitted to any mistakes.
Just gets old seeing it time and time again.
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8/12/2016 11:21:41 PM |
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eyesofmedusa

San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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You frequently go on and on about how your husband wronged you, yet you have never, to my knowledge, given him credit for anything positive nor have you admitted to any mistakes.
Just gets old seeing it time and time again.
I chose a human soooo wrong for me...and allowed him to choose someone sooooo wrong for him...
I was the smarter one..I shld hv stopped it...
I failed us both...
I allowed too much sht Cal...I was the stronger and I shld hv stopped it...ended it...instead of sticking to the whole..I took vows..made a promise..wtfever I was using as an excuse...
I cld not love him the way he needed..I hv said this...
And cld not become what he wanted...I hv said this...
I cld not forgive certain things....I hv said this...
And I didn't speak up on the things I shld have...I hv said this...
Instead of quarreling....I just let my sht go.
He was not...right for me and I sure as hell wsnt right for him...
He still says I was...but honest to God...I wasn't.
He had the patience of JOB with kids and animals...
He was a hard worker...
He had a demented sense of humor....
He ate anything I cooked and loved it...
But our main cores did not line up...money..lifestyle..ethics...etc...
It was a very very slow train wreck...that I shld hv ended.
And..remember..my dumb fkn retarded a** did this sht..3 times...three.
I never said I quit easily....
I hv risked more than a few...
I am done risking....that is all...now that energy goes to me...and I believe...I hv earned it...
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8/13/2016 2:47:20 AM |
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cavie59

Enid, OK
58, joined Feb. 2010
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How should finances be planned between a couple?
Each should have a separate account and split the bills.
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8/13/2016 4:56:09 AM |
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bookwormtobutte

Rio Rancho, NM
37, joined Jan. 2016
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I take care of my personal finances, he takes care of his, we calculate the cost of living (mortgage, utilities, food, ect) split it even, he pays me his half. I don't like shared bank accounts.
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8/13/2016 8:59:00 AM |
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korbyn

Bat Cave, NC
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8/13/2016 5:11:01 PM |
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korbyn

Bat Cave, NC
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8/13/2016 5:21:37 PM |
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sir_hugo_drax

Greenville, SC
24, joined Apr. 2014
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Whaaaa...
People PLAN finances?
Who knew????...

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