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Brianna McGurran

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September 26, 2016

Ask Brianna: Should you combine finances with your partner?

Q: I live with my boyfriend, and we're considering combining our finances. Is that a good idea?

A: I know it's annoying for an advice columnist to say, “it depends,” but, it depends. If you're 23 and you've been dating for three months, I'd put on my mom hat and say that you should wait until you and your partner have been together longer before you combine finances. If you're 28 and you've been together three years, I'd be less inclined to run over and grab the shared debit card out of your hand.


 
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