Joint Finances: Why I Share My Money With My Husband – The Simple Dollar

And while that may be true — that it doesn’t hurt him — keeping financial secrets never seems like a good idea. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t commonplace. According to a CreditCards.com poll from earlier this year, one in five adults has spent more than $500 without telling their spouse. Meanwhile, another 6% of adult participants admitted to having a secret checking or savings account.

Separate accounts and secret spending seem like a recipe for disaster — and that’s one thing I love about keeping everything out in the open. Not that I am tempted to splurge, but I think the fact that we are totally transparent with one another makes it easier to stay on track.

Take back your time

Anyone can reach you any time in a seemingly endless number of ways. Sounds great, doesn’t it?

Until you see pictures of teens and adults alike ignoring people in the same room because everyone is staring at their handheld devices.