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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ladies stop falling for this.  This set up works against you the majority of the time.  Most women take a career hit of some sort when having kids.  Not to mention if something happens and you need to be a sahm.   Don't fall for it. [/quote]

I am not quite sure what I am "falling" for.  For example, I went shopping this past week and spent a little under $1000.00 on clothes for myself.  If we had a joint account my husband and I would of had to discuss. The purchases to ensure that the joint account could handle drawing this much down in a day.  Frankly, I am an adult and don't feel the need to discuss how much I spend on clothes, hair cuts, or any other personal items.   By having money in my own account I can spend what I want, when I want without worrying it will negatively impact thee family finances.  I am always amazed that people seem so confused by the concept of seperate and joint accounts.  [/quote]

I find it interesting you don't view the 1,000 as family money.  I view our money as OURS.  Not mine and not his.  All of it.  If I stay home to raise kids I don't want him having a separate account that is HIS.  Nor do I want my parents leaving me money that is MINE.  We are a team and married.  [/quote]

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