125 | Money and Marriage: Separate vs. Joint Bank Accounts

Are you married or in a serious relationship? Listen to learn the surprising benefits and drawbacks to both separate and joint bank accounts for married couples.  Interestingly, some studies (linked below) have shown that couples that have joint accounts may be happier in their marriages and have stronger relationships. However, this may not be the best option for every couple, and some may find a compromise of a hybrid approach to be best for their situation.  https://academic.oup.com/jcr/article/50/4/704/7077142?login=false https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/document/2022-05/Pooling_finances_and_relations.pdf      If you need some guidance on your financial journey, reach out to me about coaching opportunities through Instagram or by emailing me at [email protected]   Are you just beginning your journey to financial independence and want to learn more? Download your FREE copy of the PA the FI Way Beginner’s Workbook here!   Website / Blog: pathefiway.com - View website to learn more about financial independence and to learn how we can work together to help you with your financial and career goals on your way to FI!   Enjoy the show? You can now support the PA the FI Way podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for all of your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pathefiway   Follow along on Instagram: @pathefiway   https://www.instagram.com/pathefiway/   Follow or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-kat-astrup-mspas-pa-c-175848255/    Join the private Facebook group created for current and future PAs on their journey to financial independence: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathefiway   Like the Facebook page to follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pathefiway   Keywords: separate bank accounts , joint bank accounts , marriage and money , marriage and finances , physician associate , physician assistant , physician assistant financial independence , physician associate financial independence , physician assistant finances , physician associate finances , physician assistant finance , physician associate finance , physician assistant money , physician associate money , physician assistant school , physician associate school , PA school , PA-S , PA-C , pre-PA , physician assistant student , physician associate student , nurse practitioner