Episode 48: The Joint Bank Account Mistake That Could Cost You Everything
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"We're moving in together... should we open a joint bank account?"
Raise your hand if you’ve asked yourself this question before moving in with your partner.
Saying “yes” feels like the natural next step.
After all, it’s a symbol of unity.
Of commitment.
Something that says:
“We’re in this together.”
But before you march into the bank hand-in-hand, there's something you need to know...
This decision could either strengthen your relationship or completely derail your financial future.
In my latest episode of the Women of Wealth podcast, I'm sharing the honest truth about joint bank accounts that most people never consider, including:
- Why I've never had a joint bank account with my husband (and what we do instead)
- The hidden way your partner's debt could destroy YOUR credit rating
- How joint accounts can actually make you feel less independent
- The money conversations that will make or break your relationship
- A smarter approach to combining finances without the daily scrutiny
Because here's what I've learned after three decades of working with women...
Money problems are one of the biggest causes of divorce.
And how you handle this decision early on sets the tone for your entire financial future together.
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