{"id":58187,"date":"2023-07-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/marriage-and-money-joint-bank-accounts\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T14:58:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T19:58:07","slug":"marriage-and-money-joint-bank-accounts","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/marriage\/marriage-and-money-joint-bank-accounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage and Money: Joint Bank Accounts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/relationships\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Relationships<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Marriage and Money: Joint Bank Accounts?<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Amanda Reaume<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T131615.446.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Young Couple holding hands looking at the sun setting over the mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T131615.446.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T131615.446.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-2023-07-27T131615.446.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Marriage and Money: Joint Bank Accounts? &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/marriage\/marriage-and-money-joint-bank-accounts\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/marriage\/marriage-and-money-joint-bank-accounts\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published July 27, 2023 \u2022 4 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p><strong>Some say money makes the world go around. While others say it is the root of all evil. It&#8217;s easy to see why money and money-related matters can be so confusing. Add the merging of two people with different financial philosophies to the mix, and it could become messy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, studies have shown a strong correlation between a happy marriage and combined finances. Blending your finances can lead to a deeper sense of trust and transparency, and shared responsibility as you work towards financial goals as a team. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many couples prefer to merge their money, some prefer to have financial independence and control over the money they earn. Understanding when and why joint bank accounts can benefit a couple&#8217;s money matters is an important consideration to explore. There is no right and no wrong. You must do what feels right for you as an individual, and as a couple. By doing so, you can help build a strong financial foundation for your marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The advantages of joint bank accounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1. Transparency: <\/b>A joint bank account can help boost transparency in a relationship, as well as a shared commitment towards financial goals. It can also enhance communication between the partners. A consolidated view of the family finances may lead to a shared sense of confidence and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>2. Strengthened partnership and trust:<\/b> The merging of your marital money can lead to stronger communication as it encourages couples to work towards common financial goals and purchases. As well, having full transparency over the family financial transactions can build a greater sense of trust between partners. It also has the added benefit of helping reduce financial infidelity and secret spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>3. Simplified finances and shared expenses:<\/b> With both partners contributing their earnings into the same account, it becomes easier to keep track of financial chores; reducing disagreements and confusion over funds available and bills being paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>4. Ease of planning and budgeting<\/b>: With your combined incomes in one account, establishing a budget may be easier. And with quick visibility to your family funds, establishing a plan for your financial future is a mouse-click away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to consider separate bank accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1. An imbalance in d<\/b><b>ebt or credit scores: <\/b>It&#8217;s rare for two people to enter into a relationship with the same approach to managing money. If one partner carries significantly more debt or has a lower credit score, it may be best to keep your finances separate for a while. That&#8217;s because some lenders may examine other parties linked to your finances. A joint bank account means both parties are equally responsible. If your partner has a lower credit score, it can negatively impact your credit score, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><\/b><b>2. Desire for financial autonomy<\/b>: While joining finances can help simplify money matters, it can also remove a sense of financial independence. Before you met, you had unilateral decision rights on how to spend the money you earned. If joining your finances makes you feel you&#8217;ve lost autonomy and control over your earnings, it may be a good idea to keep your money separate until both parties feel ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>3. Gambling or other addictions:<\/b> If one party has addictive tendencies such as gambling or overspending, or even drug addiction, keeping your accounts separate may be the safest route to protect your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your decisions about your money and how you manage it can impact your relationship. When done thoughtfully, merging family finances can help simplify your finances and even possibly strengthen your marriage. Doing so requires open communication, trust and transparency. The decision to join bank accounts is a joint decision, that should meet the needs of both partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-grey-border-color has-light-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Not sure if a joint account is right for you? 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