<prompt> Human: Im getting married in a few months, and currently live with my fiancé. We already have a joint checking account for our shared living expenses rent, groceries, etc but our finances are mostly separate. I havent been able to find on here best practices financially when getting married - could someone impart some advice?  <response>: My wife and I combine all of our finances into joint accounts and pay all of our bills from those. That way theres no I bought this so you buy that or you owe me 50 or dinners on me etc. WE spend OUR money. Occasionally well get into an argument about overspending or something but not very often. If we need to make a large purchase or tighten our belts, we discuss it and move on. I have a small side business that brings in a few dollars though the year and that money goes into a separate businesspersonal account which she also has access to. We keep that separate from our normal income so that it doesnt disappear as easily. We yes, we use that money to pay for larger items or indulgences or vacations, Christmas, etc. The key all of this is that youre in the same boat and theres no my money-your money. If the mortgage isnt paid, youre both going into the streets together. If you have some extra cash, youre both going on a nice vacation together. I believe youll have fewer arguments and resentment that way. Its worked for us for nearly 30 years so far. Good luck. 