What's the deal with married people being responsible for each other's debts, even ones they incurred before they got married? In most states, are married people really considered to be like one person when it comes to financial matters? I mean after all, you're not "one person" until you get married, so how would you be responsible for past debts of someone before you even met them? [more inside]
posted by serena15221 on Mar 14, 2009 - 13 answers

Getting married in September but my husband-to-be won't come clean about his finances. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 16, 2009 - 80 answers

Why have a wedding? [more inside]
posted by lannanh on Mar 4, 2008 - 53 answers

My husband of five months and I have different attitudes towards money. He’s more money conscious that I am, at least, that’s what he calls it. I think of his “money-consciousness” as a cross between minor cheapness and money obsession. I am right now at a crossroads in the relationship and I don’t know how to solve it or whether I should even continue it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2008 - 56 answers

I want to start being more financially responsible. My husband doesn't want to hear it. Can I do this without hurting our marriage? How? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2008 - 35 answers

I’m an early-30’s guy, seeing an early-30’s girl who I think I could be with long term. She is unquestionably an awesome person, and I appreciate the fact that she brings a different perspective and background to the relationship than my own. As with many things, these differences can be a double-edged sword. Read on, below... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2007 - 50 answers

My husband is financially irresponsible. Do I bail him out? (Sorry for the long post) [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on May 7, 2007 - 38 answers

Will budgeting help? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Apr 9, 2007 - 22 answers

What's the best way to save money when you have a financially irresponsible spouse? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2006 - 42 answers

For couples: Along the same lines as the previous question, what's the maximum dollar value that you and your partner feel OK about spending without consulting the other? For me it's $75.
posted by luser on Sep 3, 2004 - 28 answers