According to Fidelity Investments, one in four couples argue about money. That statistic may surprise some, but I can say that after my divorce earlier this year, I truly wish I had kept my finances ...

Many a rom-com ends with a final kiss, stopping just short of what the reality of “happily ever after” might look like. There’s the chores to divide. The TV shows to share (while resisting the urge to ...

First comes love, then comes marriage, then, often, comes a joint checking account. It’s not very romantic, but it is a common situation in married life. Spouses often not only unite themselves in ...

Joint bank accounts allow couples to manage budgets together, monitor spending and save for shared goals. But they aren’t right for every couple. And you don’t have to go with an all-or-nothing ...

DEAR ANNIE: Money can be one of the biggest sources of stress in a marriage, and it sounds like some people who write in to you feel more like accountants than equal partners. That’s a red flag. A ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Mike and his girlfriend Jill have been dating for over a year and recently moved in together. The couple, who are in their 20s, decided to split all living expenses equally and opened a joint checking ...