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Old 06-20-2006, 01:44 PM   #1
Mike Oxlong
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Default Marriage Finances

Here's a question for all of you out there who are married, were married, are getting married or just want to share their opinion on the subject.

My fiance and I will be married in less than two months. We basically agree on pretty much everything to do with life after the wedding except for one thing......How to handle the finances.

I am of the opinion that we have one account that we both contribute to that pays the mortgage, bills, food etc.. and then we keep our seperate accounts seperate. That way I have my spending money and she has hers. I don't want to have to justify why I spent $500 on a new driver or lost $100 playing poker .... She is of the opinion that once we are married what's mine is hers and what's hers in mine. Everything is lumped into one account and completely shared.

I want to hear from you guys and girls as to what you do and the pro's and con's of each option. What has worked, what hasn't and why?
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