More Men are Marrying Wealthier Women

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Originally Posted by AGDee

As someone who had to battle about money for groceries or clothes for growing toddlers, I just won't be able to put myself in that situation again. It's my baggage. I think the majority of people who have been divorced and had big money battles feel the same way.

FTW.

Of all people, Dr. Joyce Brothers calls the combination of joint & separate accounts "MOMO" - Money Of My Own. Both paychecks are put into the joint account and the money budgeted for the marriage (including a savings account) is taken from it. Then the rest is equally divided between the partners.

I have a jaundiced view of money & marriage, as I've only ever dated two men who made more than I. As much as I'd like to turn those odds around, it sounds as if it's not going to happen. So, MOMO and a possible prenup are the only way for me to go.