The area in-between money and relationships are murky. There have been so many negative stories about what happens if you combine your finances, especially before you're married, which can discourage you from ever attempting to do that with your partner.
It's also often advised that you should keep your finances a secret to maintain your independence. Right now statistics show that more millennials are keeping their money separate now that women are becoming more financially independent and capable of bringing more to the table.
Certainly, there are many reasons to maintain autonomy in your finances. But there are interesting findings when you research the benefits of having a joint account.
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