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By: Imee

Imee — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:52:49 +0000

First of all, the image you used is adorable yet applicable, I like it. Anyway, thanks for this post. I’m not married yet, but I know what it’s like when it comes to budgeting with your other half. It can cause the worst arguments but sometimes it could strengthen relationships. It’s just money, after all.

By: Kristen@TheFrugalGirl

Kristen@TheFrugalGirl — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:17:13 +0000

I am so fortunate in that my husband and I are basically on the same page. He’s not AS good at saving as I am, but he’s not nearly as spendy as most of the population.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:03:00 +0000

People sometimes make the mistake of trying to erase individuality in a marriage in favor of "couple-dom", but it is so important to keep it. He gets his techno goodies and you get your girly treats and the partnership is stronger because of it. Good to hear the mad money is working out for you, Non Consumer Girl.

By: Non Consumer Girl

Non Consumer Girl — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:36:31 +0000

We have some joint accounts for joint savings, bills, etc.

Then we each have a "mad money" account. We each have the same amount of play money put into our accounts once a fortnight and we can do with it what we like. Mr Techno likes technological goods, DVDs and the like, whereas I love clothes, shoes, and girly treats.

I think that has gone a long way to the fact that iIn nine years together, we have never fought about money.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:20:55 +0000

Our household has 3 checking accounts too – very wise! This budget issue is a biggie – can’t wait to hear more from those that have it figured out!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:05:20 +0000

I’ve known other couples with separate checking accounts and it works well for them (especially if you have things like child support or other debts/income from before the marriage). You are essentially keeping your mad money in a separate checking account instead of just drawing it from the joint one. There are really no hard and fast rules about this – what works for one couple will never work for another. The point is to be on the same page and in alignment with how money is spent/saved, and it sounds like both Calimama and Angela have that covered. Thanks so much for sharing your stories.