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Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

"We Don't Share Finances, and It Saved Our Marriage." (Listener Intervention)

Feb 24, 2024
A married couple shares how they maintain separate bank accounts to avoid fights and enhance romance. They discuss balancing joint expenses and income disparities, handling finances with a 'team card,' and navigating childcare expenses together. The podcast also explores finding a balance between small indulgences and long-term saving goals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining separate bank accounts helped Evie and Shane avoid financial conflicts and preserve romance in their marriage.
  • Evie and Shane use a 'team card' approach for shared expenses, ensuring equal financial responsibility and planning for their daughter's future needs.

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Evie and Shane's Decision to Keep Finances Separate

When Evie and Shane got engaged, they decided to keep their finances separate due to starting their relationship with different amounts of savings and salaries. Their choice to maintain individual financial lives stemmed from their desire to avoid conflicts arising from their differing spending habits, such as Shane's daily small expenses versus Evie's occasional big splurges.

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