Do We Need to Change Who Does What?
Why it’s important: Let’s face it: It’s rare and not always practical for couples to share equally in day-to-day financial duties. If the balance gets out of whack or if you’re juggling tasks that you don’t understand, then bills could be missed, credit scores could suffer, and, again, resentment and
hope conflict may ensue.
The ideal time to talk: Some time before you feel like yelling, “Must I do everything around here?!”
What to do first: Compile a list of every financial decision that is made or task that is performed in your household, from paying the gas bill to reallocating your 401(k) investments.
How to bring it up: Suggest holding a monthly household-business meeting. When you talk about money at an appointed time, tempers stay in check and work gets done, says Goldsmith. At the first one, go over your list and reassign responsibilities more evenly and
hope appropriately. Repeat as necessary.
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