Joint bank accounts can simplify money management for couples, families and partners—here’s what to know before opening one ...

While a recent survey shows that 45% of U.S. adults believe keeping secrets about money is as bad as cheating on your spouse, ...

Q: My husband and I have been happily married for a year but have reached a disagreement on how to handle our finances. I think that we should have a joint bank account only to pay bills, with each of ...

One of the more monotonous tasks that comes with the end of a relationship is sorting out finances. But it’s important, both for the sake of keeping finances organized and for moving on in life.

Despite the rise of living alone in the 21st century, most households in the United States are still led by a married couple, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data. But household finances are ...

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Dear Annie: Money can be one of the biggest sources of stress in a marriage, and it sounds like some people who write in to you feel more like accountants than equal partners. That’s a red flag. A ...

If your goal is a romantic Valentine’s dinner, then that candlelit setting might not be the right moment to start a conversation about the merits of joint and separate bank accounts. All the same, ...

Joint checking accounts are a great option for anyone who wants to manage everyday spending with another person – whether it’s a spouse, an older parent or a young child. In some cases, joining ...

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My husband and I have a joint investment account with $500,000 in it. It's money I came into the marriage with 20 years ago and have added to with family gifts. My son from a previous marriage is 45.