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What exactly do you need out of your tool ? Do you want want to track daily expenses ? only big expenses ? check balances across multiple accounts ? Personall
by 2rsf 6y ago
What exactly do you need out of your tool ?
Do you want want to track daily expenses ? only big expenses ? check balances across multiple accounts ?
Personally I get along fine with a spreadsheet and a wife who is into finance professionally.
- giantg2 6y agoI also use a spreadsheet. I only budget for my own finances. I can't make a combined budget because my wife's income is somewhat variable and she doesn't want to make a budget. I guess that's ok since I pay all the bills except for her hobbies, gas, and tires (and when she needs to buy a new car). I tried to get her to chip in for utilities but she doesn't want to, even though she makes roughly 30% of our combined income. She spends as much on her hobbies every month as I do on our mortgage. I also hate my job but can't quit since she won't help with the finances. Sorry, I guess that turned into a bit of a rant.
- 2rsf 6y agoActually we had a corridor chat in my team about that yesterday, I was surprised that even people from conservative countries like India and Pakistan still had some variant of putting all salaries in one pot. On the other hand I know a few people with his and hers accounts that are happily married so YMMV
- giantg2 6y agoWe have separate accounts, mostly because we were lazy and didn't want set up joint accounts. I think it should be fine either way. I just wish she would contribute to our financial wellness. $1200 per month on hobbies is insane in my opinion.