Shared finances with your partner
Shared finances work when you talk openly about money and agree on the ground rules together. There are many models, and no single one suits everyone.
You will need
- Both partners' income and expenses
- Time to talk
Steps
Talk openly
Share your income, debts, savings and money habits.
Choose a model
Agree how to split costs
Open a joint account
Keep some money of your own
Set shared goals
Consider the legal side
Review regularly
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