Why couples keep separate finances: less conflict, more autonomy, and clearer shared goals without constant money friction.

What’s the best way to manage money with a partner? You’re sitting at the breakfast table with your partner. Gazing into their eyes, you think about how much you love them, how much they — to quote ...

Do you define "fair" in a dual-income household ...

Let’s be real for a second—talking about money is arguably more awkward than the "birds and the bees" talk. When you're in a ...

Conversations about money habits are meant to help couples understand their financial circumstances, habits and beliefs.

From passwords to policy numbers, having shared access to key accounts can prevent financial chaos when life throws a curveball.

While studies in the U.S. and the U.K. show that many young couples continue to split shared bills 50/50, it’s no longer the ...

In their new book, "Money Together," Heather and Douglas Boneparth share advice with couples on how to talk about and manage the fraught topic of finances. "At some point, your loose conversations ...

Whether you share one credit card account or you juggle multiple cards at once, managing credit cards with a partner requires a lot of coordination. It’s not just about day-to-day spending decisions ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer ...

Ellen and Edward earn $28,000 a month, or an annual income of around $336,000 a year — more than triple their home state of Hawaii's median household income. But their high income doesn't prevent the ...