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[quote=Anonymous]The first thing you do is open up at least one credit card in your name only.  This is crazy to have him monitor *everything*.  You could start with a Nordstroms card - it is free and the customer service is fantastic.  There is no reason to have all cards joint.  In fact, if one spouse dies then the other spouse is not liable for that debt.  It is smarter to have separate credit cards.

When the pandemic is over and your husband is not around constantly, hire a financial advisor yourself to advise you personally.  This will cost about 5K.  It will be YOUR financial advisor.  That person will help you understand what is going on with the finances.  If you are looking at $70K per year per child for 4 years of ivy league college, plus help with grad school and their first car...weddings....now maybe it all makes sense.   Or not.  Many couples these days have separate financial advisors.

You also need two accounts at separate bank from the one your husband usually uses.  One account will be a joint savings account with your husband and the other account will be an individual checking account in your name only.   Most of your side money for running the household would be kept in the joint account and your financial advisor will explain the reasons.  You are not a child and do not need your husbands permission for a small amount of autonomy.  [/quote]

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