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		burfog on May 25, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Combining finances Doesn't that encourage waste? You seem to have decided that a certain portion of income will just be blown on random stuff. I go with double-approval. You could call it a veto system. Both must agree before spending. There is pre-approval for unavoidable expenses like bills, groceries, fuel, emergencies, and tolls.

zrail on May 25, 2019 [–]

You have to decide on your priorities. Accepting a certain amount of “waste” in exchange for happy spouses is a worthwhile trade for many couples, including my wife and me.

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