How to manage financial differences as a couple – exclusive tips from Barclays
Managing financial differences as a couple can be a challenge and can place a strain on a relationship. Effectively handling a discrepancy in income must be done with care and takes effort from both sides.
To help, Dr Peter Brooks, Head of Behavioural Finance at Barclays, has pulled together some exclusive tips for ‘managing financial differences as a couple.
Consider how to split joint expenses
“When it comes to your joint bills and outgoings, it’s important to both be on the same page and feel comfortable with how you are paying for these.
“Think about how you will split these expenses in a way you both feel is fair.
“It might be the case that one of you earns considerably more than the other, and as a result is happy to consider contributing more towards the joint expenses.
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