7 Ways to Maintain Your Independence in a Marriage

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Keep a separate bank account.
I’m a firm believer that all married couples should work out of three personal checking accounts, one joint and two separate, where the joint account serves as the money hub and “play” monies are distributed into the separate accounts. It’s the best way to maintain a bit of financial freedom within a united household, as well as to help each party stash a little for a rainy day. You have the option to save or spend your “play” money as you please and not at the cost of a missed mortgage payment.

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