I'm curious on what people thoughts are. I generally think its sensible that people have money put aside that only they know about at least a small amount. Of course in a marriage you will have your accounts and all the money is shared with joint saving and such but even just a little bit of money you stick aside from the money you allow yourself each month. Of course there's people who will say its stealing from the family money and they trust their partner completely you never truly know what's around the corner. I think it's best to prepare its might never be needed but you'll be comfortable with the fact that it's there if you do need it. Theres also people who would secretly say they wouldn't save secretly behind partners backs but your partner could well have secret money and they just haven't mentioned it. Call it whatever ever rainy day fund emergency fund running away fund. I just think every women should always have their own money and means of supporting themselves and it's just how I was raised to be independent and never truly be reliant on a man for money.