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Originally Posted by Weitz
Does anyone actually do this? Even with split finances?
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I knew a couple with split finances that would take actual vacations alone because the other spouse couldn't afford it. And not a boys weekend but two weeks in Europe.
It seemed insane to me but they were happy.
I am in the combine everything camp but we are also in a pretty comfortable position so there is enough money in the account to spend on ourselves guilt free. We discuss larger purchases and generally live enough below our means that there are no issues.
If you are on a budget then I really like the idea of a joint account and a separate account for your individual frivolous spending. Especially if one or both feel controlled or you have fights over lunches and beer money.