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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]first try to live on the salary for a few months and see if it works.

More importantly, have you and your husband discussed exactly how you envision him spending his days if he stays at home? I agree that it could make l Life less stressful, when is he the kind of person who really will handle these things during the day? Or will you still have to do a lot around the house? Make sure yours on the same page as to what duties will fall under his role if he stays at home.[/quote]

+1   I am essentially the sole breadwinner for past 5 years.  DH is supposed to only work a few hours a week on his business (or preferably not work at all).  He is to take care of majority of household / school & kid stuff   Some areas he is great at, but others - especially as kids get older - he just doesn't see as necessary and seems to drift towards too many hours on entrepreunerial pursuits.    It definitely has created more stress for me - and the kids are vocal on it.    As much as it was something he said wanted to do and clearly the right thing for the family (given my job) - it has not been an easy ride.   He will admit it.    In hindsight, I would have spelled out the duties very clearly and re-evaluate as a standard process as the kids go into different stages.   It becomes harder to do that later - though with january 1 coming, we will.

PS - I would increase both life insurance and disability insurance as well as emergency funds. [/quote]

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