We used to keep our finances separate, but combining our money improved our marriage

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Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry on their 44th wedding anniversary sitting outside at a cafe table. When Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry decided to combine their finances, it improved their marriage.
When Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry decided to combine their finances, it improved their marriage.

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I make 4 times more money than my husband earns. He later admitted he was jealous of me being the breadwinner.

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Couple portrait.

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When I became a 'DINK,' my apartment in NYC got a major upgrade. I'm paying $150 less a month on rent and now have a backyard.

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Couple standing outside, looking directly at the camera.

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A couple started out with about $45 between them. Over their 23 years together, they've paid off $350,000 of debt.

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Couple sitting by the window.

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She started her business from scratch when she moved to be with her fiancé. He covers the bulk of their expenses with his $200,000 income.

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Couple looking back.

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I would never get married without a prenup — even though mine didn't protect me during my divorce

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Woman on a staircase looking gloomy.

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I'm poly and live with my husband and boyfriend. We make $155,000 combined and can finally buy a house.

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A polyamorous couple.

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