Husband should pay all bills
Everything should be 50/50
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Should the husband pay all of the household bills?
My wife and I discussed this before we got married. We both make about the same amount of income. It turned out that me paying the mortgage was about the same as her paying the food, and all the utilities (gas, electric, cable, trash pickup, and the sewer bills). We both had our own credit cards and we pay for that on our own, including our own cars.
It's how you and your wife/future wife view finances. You both NEED to have a VERY up front and honest discussion about how money is handled between you. Whatever you come up with, do NOT forget about some type of savings.
She and I also came to an agreement that any purchases over $200, require both of us to talk about it and approve before the $$ is committed.
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i don't think so but how every household runs needs to be up to that individual household.
if one person's salary can take care of the whole family then that's great but in most cases (the vast majority of cases) it requires two salaries to maintain a household
In California, all marital assets are joint assets. They are both paying the bills no matter who writes the check.
That said, it is up to each couple to decide how they wish to/can handle their finances. There is no one right way to do it.
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How about the option of the lady must pay her own way! I think if household expenses were worked out between a man and woman, the woman would be more expensive!
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it doesn't have to be 50/50.. but both should be paying the bills.. one shouldn't mooch off the other..
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If the husband is the only earner then it's his responsibility. If both partners are earning. then it should be shared in a way that is benefical to both.
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these people are still single bc of that mentality. i wouldn't marry someone who asks me for money ever. so obviously my husband is a real man and pays. not someone looking for a woman to support them. thats pathetic
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If only the husband is working for money, then I guess he has to. If both works, an arrangement is to be found.
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Whoever is working should do it, but that means whoever isn't working should do all the household work.
If you're both working then 50/50 does sound good. -
Depends on the couple and their relationship. My partner would want to do that.
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its depend on his income and family situation. and in marriage life both people should have understand each other and care
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Considering that I believe women shouldn't go working in the first place when they are married, my answer would be yes.
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In most situations, no, it should be shared.
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it's one account so really it's both
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Depends on the income.
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No, it should be split
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Husband should pay all bills
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This question lacks context.
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Mine certainly doesn't. I cover all bills
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no. other people living there should contribute.
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because my fiancés seem to think that it's law.
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Uh no
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Nope, he shouldn't
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50/50
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Nope
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