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Combine Finances And Consolidate Visibility
- Merge joint finances after marriage to simplify tracking and build shared goals.
- Use one primary checking account, add joint names to cards, and consolidate visibility with tools like Personal Capital or a spreadsheet.
Keep Allowances To Preserve Autonomy
- Keep small personal allowances for autonomy so neither partner feels controlled by the other.
- Track the rest jointly to maintain efficiency and avoid micro-managing spending.
Do Monthly Budget Meetings
- Hold monthly budgeting meetings and review spending together to align goals and adjust behavior.
- Expect the process to take around six months to smooth out disagreements and settle on a working budget.