Should you merge finances when you get married? In this episode, we’re breaking it all down: what the research says about why money matters to your marriage, reasons why you should and shouldn't share money in marriage, and the dos and don’ts of how to combine finances when you're married.

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» 0:00 Intro

» 2:48 Why money matters to your marriage

» 5:40 Why you shouldn’t merge your finances

» 13:55 Why you should merge your finances

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△ Research mentioned: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/29/couples-who-pool-their-money-are-more-likely-to-stay-together https://freshaccounts.amtd.com/blog-details/2017/The-Sneaky-Ways-Married-People-Hide-Spending-from-their-Spouses https://anderson-review.ucla.edu/joint-bank-account/

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