Kimberly Palmer of Alpha Consumer interviews personal finance educator, Dr Taffy Wagner. Let’s face it it’s one of the central and constant issues of marriage. Here’s an excerpt:

Is money different for married couples versus single people?

[Once you're married], you have to understand now that you’re responsible to another person. You can’t just think of it as ‘my money,’ even if you have separate accounts. Both of you are responsible for the overall household. If one of you think it’s just your money, the household will fall apart.

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