A Married Couple Explains Combining Their Finances

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There are several things a married couple needs to figure out together when they combine finances. Whether it’s deciding to have a personal discretionary fund or saving up for a big purchase, communicating with your partner on how you both want to spend and save your money on is key.

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A Married Couple Explains Combining Their Finances

[ChrisInvests]

Money is the number one cause of divorce so being on the same page financially is critical 😀👍

[eric_geee]

why does she look like a "Alex" and he looks like a "Spencer" ....

[divabonitaa]

My husband and I combined our bank accounts after 10 years of marriage. I regret not doing it sooner because we work great as a team. I create our budget each paycheck and text it to my husband. We’re both big spenders but have goals we want to accomplish so we’ve been recently saving like crazy.

I learned nothing from this video.

[theflox]

This was cringe. No explanation, information, tips or any good advice at all. But I guess that's modern journalism for you.

[danny]

In Africa/Ghana, the money the woman makes is hers but the man's money is for the family.

[fareastmanside]

I don't get it, is this financial advice?

[jeffsirard]

Just so you don't waste 3 minutes on the video, here's a summary:

Direct deposits into one account, and split the funds between paying bills, savings, and discretionary spending for each spouse.

[siddarth]

I expected them talking about risk profiles investing, goals, allocating resources to reach goals, insurance etc. What was this about.?

[kineezy]

Although the video didn't really offer any advice, I enjoyed watching it. They seem like a fun couple .

[Arachne-qwvr]

Some comments loved this some hated it. Some people grew up with this advice, others didn't. We're all adults but we all learned different things.

[stephandden]

Great video! Just did a video on budgeting as a couple for vacations! Just like most things it all comes back to communication ✨

[thecouplesfinancialcoach]

As a Couples Financial Counselor, this video is adorable.

They don't agree on everything, and this is okay!

Ultimately, they feel like they can talk about it and find their way to compromise. THAT is what is essential.

[SonLe-ghdz]

so all they do is combine their money and split it between the two accounts, how it that any special where is the savings investing etc btw im assuming their big spenders so they will have a hard time getting a house

[n]

I get what people are saying but I actually appreciate the video, money is a touchy subject in relationships and I think this makes envisioning the convo easier . It also helps to see how other couples are managing joint finances, made me realise what I would and would not prefer. Cute couple.

[alexandrabreen]

I actually searched this video because I am having so many issues in my marriage financial life. And it’s so funny because the way you guys have it is the way I want to have it. My issue is in our joint accounts, He doesn’t want to consult with me on any major purchases.

[wisdomofnimn]

could you find two people more unqualified to give financial advice?

[fareastmanside]

Asking financial advice on the internet is probably a bad idea...

[positivevybes]

In Kenya, the woman's money is considered her money. The man caters for almost everything.

[roggie]

Men, never combine with wife. Always transfer into joint acct.

[elindigeno]

Is the stupidest thing you can do. We had money for emergency fund. And guess what? This person took all of it left me 100 dollars to my name.