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Finances

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Birdry · 27/07/2023 22:09

Curious to know how others manage such a situation/split finance. I currently have a decent amount in savings. Which I've built over the years before meeting my now DH. DH doesn't quite have as much in savings but currently earns over 20k (before tax) more and also has child support to pay. We currently split living expenses down the middle. However if I go on mat leave I'll only make SMP and to sustain a 50/50 split would mean dipping in to savings. Which ofcourse I'd rather not exhaust (don't mind using some of it but not all, as my original intention was to use it for a house deposit).
How would you divvy up daily spending? Especially if there's a new family member on the way?

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OneMoreCookieMonster · 27/07/2023 23:01

Everything into a joint account. Slush money (equal amounts) into your individual accounts every month. All savings divided equally and same with pensions. All other expenses and bills come out of the joint account. This includes childcare if and when the time comes. Simple and fair

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