Love & Money | Splitting finances with your partner

Back at it again this week with a highly requested topic: FINANCES. Although it can sometimes be a taboo topic, Miki and Kev believe it’s important to be able to openly discuss it with your partner. They reveal how they split their own finances as a couple - from rent and food all the way to travel expenses. Listen in as they also answer some of the FAQs you submitted!

00:00 - Intro

02:54 - Importance of financial transparency

04:21 - How Miki and Kevin split the cost of rent and housing

07:48 - Splitting the cost of food (including dining out and groceries)

17:06 - Shopping costs and considering “cost per wear” for clothing

19:57 - Should expenses be split based on your income? 

21:02 - How Miki and Kevin invest in savings and retirement

23:20 - Questions from the viewers

26:00 - Is it a manly thing to pay for the bill?

27:27 - Would Miki and Kevin have a joint account?

29:36 - Does Kevin get paid for being in the content?

30:03 - Giving money to family members

33:28 - The concept of ‘breadwinning’

37:25 - Conclusion