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In love? Great, but keep money matters separate
How to mesh love and money? Here are four things to think about.
Two hearts, one bank account?
In the first of a four-part series on money matters in the family, The Sunday Times looks at three common approaches Singaporean couples take in handling finances in a marriage.
The Middle Path: Joint and separate accounts
A husband and wife hold some joint accounts while also keeping their own separate savings accounts.
The Other Extreme: Separate accounts
Two partners hold separate accounts and keep their salaries and expenditure a secret from each other.
One Extreme: Joint accounts
Both partners have only joint savings and spending accounts.
How much to give mum and dad
Once the children start working, how much of a cash allowance they give their parents on a regular basis often becomes a touchy issue.
 
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