<prompt> Human: My girlfriend and I are looking to save for own place. We would like to start out in a townhouse. We have a plan to go to our local bank and open a savings account together. Is their any advice someone can give me about doing this or maybe provide me with a better process than the good ole bank savings account? Thank you!  <response>: Is their any advice someone can give me about doing thisYes, and youre going to hear it a lot on this postdo not purchase a home with an SO until you are married. It can be frustrating to hear that, but you have to think about it absent emotion. No couples plan to break up. But it happens. There are plenty of laws in place to divide property for married couples. Very few laws exist for couples who are not married. 