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Originally posted by Professor
As head of the household, I think the man has the responsibility to make final decisions. However, based on the questions, we should look at the age group that we are talking about. Women today, such as the beautiful women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, are apt to make as much if not more money than their counterpart. I saw couples should have a household - to purchase things for the house but one should also maintain individual saving, joint saving and individual checking checking accounts. As a man I plan to be a provider but that does not mean that wify can't also pay bills. Also, I don't like this 50/50 stuff. Marriage is not 50/50 - one will always give more than the other just like one will make more than the other. The key is to work jointly to acquire, save and thus have a complete life.
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I guess I will get in the dark ages with the Professor
My husband sees me as an equal partner in our relationship(and I am--we just have different roles). As a matter of fact, he realizes that I am wiser in financial matters that he
, so he frequently defers to my judgement. He is, however, according to the Bible, the head of our household and is responsible for me and my well being. If "we" are not good stewards of that which God has intrusted us God is going to hold HIM accountable, not me (see Adam and Eve in the garden). When we reach an impasse he makes the final decision. Is that always easy for me? Heck naw! But I am still growing and so is he.
We had 2 accounts for a long time, but now we have 1 checking account and 1 savings account. All of our money is pooled. We each get an 'allowance' to spend as we see fit and are
supposed to check in with the other before major purchases. We're still working on that one though and is the source of much consternation on my part!
