How Should Couples Merge Their Finances While Still Maintaining Financial Independence?
Share your best advice with fellow readers.
Kiplinger has launched a new feature in which you are the expert. Each month we will ask a new question and invite you to weigh in with an answer. Share your answer to this month's question -- How can a dual-income couple merge their finances while still maintaining financial independence? -- in the comments section below. (To comment, log in or create an account with Disqus, or participate as a guest by creating a username and providing your email address.) We will select answers to appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Thanks!
Don't see the comment section? Click here.
Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free E-Newsletters
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail.
Get Kiplinger Today newsletter — free
Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign Me Up.
-
Colorado Sending Billions in TABOR Refunds
State Tax Are you receiving a TABOR refund with your 2025 Colorado state income tax filing? Don’t miss the deadline.
By Kate Schubel Published
-
How a Financial Adviser Can Help You Sleep at Night
When it comes to your money and planning for your retirement, legacy and more, you might need a professional to help you stay on top of it all.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert Published
-
Wedding Season: 3 Steps to Empower Your Finances as a New Couple
Getting Married Whether you’re getting married or just moving in together, every couple needs to come to an understanding about how they will handle money and learn what benefits their coupledom may afford them.
By Krystal Barker Buissereth, CFA® Published
-
PODCAST: This Couple Tackles Love and Money as a Team
Getting Married Fyooz Financial, the husband and wife team of Dan and Natalie Slagle, have carved out a niche advising other couples with the money questions that come with pairing up. Also, where is this troubled stock market headed?
By David Muhlbaum Published
-
Biden’s Tax Plan Could Make ‘Marriage Penalty’ Worse
Getting Married “Are we better off single?” That’s what some high-earning couples may be asking themselves if Congress acts on President Biden’s tax proposal. Here’s why.
By Alvina Lo Published
-
A Marriage Starter Plan for Finances: Even If You’re Late to the Party
personal finance Of course, the sooner the better, but it’s never too late for couples to get on the same page financially. Here are some points to discuss ASAP.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
-
What Is a Cohabitation Agreement? And Who Should Get One
Getting Married Couples who love and support each other, but who don’t intend to walk down the aisle, could benefit from settling some important issues upfront. It could save a lot of heartache (and legal fees) later on.
By Robert Kohl, JD, LLM Published
-
11 Worst Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds
Smart Buying Kiplinger's guide to the worst wedding gifts should help you avoid wasting your money on a present the newlywedded couple doesn’t want.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
-
Lessons Learned From the College Bribery Scandal
Paying for College Being a snowplow parent who removes obstacles is not the way to raise emotionally healthy, money-smart kids.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
-
The Money-Management Secrets of A 56-Year Union: “It’s Always Been Ours”
retirement Money is a frequent cause of marital friction. Not with Eddie and Sylvia Brown, however. They have kept financial concerns from coming between them. Here’s how.
By Sarah Smith Published