66% of couples pool their resources and expenses, while the other 34% divide their bills equally each month.
I'm not sure this should make an entire 100%. My wife and I do not pool our resources and expenses, but nor do we divide our bills equally (I pay for 90%+ of them).
The 6 month "emergency fund" advice only comes third in the list but I'd put it at #1 with a bullet. If you can maintain that, even if you screw up your budget or spend frivolously, you've got an important safety device to keep your back.
I'm also surprised that "designate the most financially knowledgeable spouse as the financial decision maker" only comes in as advice from 3% of couples. Every couple I know in real life and have discussed finances with has one of the couple handle 90% of financial decisions due to a lack of knowledge/interest from the other party. I think it's great advice, too. Stick to what you're good at - that's why I don't do the cooking.
I'm not sure this should make an entire 100%. My wife and I do not pool our resources and expenses, but nor do we divide our bills equally (I pay for 90%+ of them).
The 6 month "emergency fund" advice only comes third in the list but I'd put it at #1 with a bullet. If you can maintain that, even if you screw up your budget or spend frivolously, you've got an important safety device to keep your back.
I'm also surprised that "designate the most financially knowledgeable spouse as the financial decision maker" only comes in as advice from 3% of couples. Every couple I know in real life and have discussed finances with has one of the couple handle 90% of financial decisions due to a lack of knowledge/interest from the other party. I think it's great advice, too. Stick to what you're good at - that's why I don't do the cooking.