This was pretty huge this morning....and pretty surprising to both Keith and me (being that neither of us are married, or even "shacked up", as my mom would say).

A new poll shows half of married couples didn't know how much their spouse made, and less than two-thirds discuss finances.

My mom NEVER discussed money, which is probably why I get squirrely about the topic as well, but I really thought married couples would disclose that info to each other, if for no other reason than for household budgeting purposes.

I was pretty shocked to find out how MANY Western New Yorkers didn't share that info with their S.O.....but some did.  Here are some of the texts (716-241-9696) we received (names/towns/numbers withheld) :

  • I make more hourly than my husband, but he makes more yearly than me. Our money is joint. However, my son got married a year ago and they have a joint account for joint bills, but they pay their own bills like charge cards, school loans, etc. My husband and I have been married 27 years (anniversary was Tuesday!) and there was never a doubt that once we were married, everything became "joint." We have been together for 34 years, married for 27!
  • I did not know what my ex husband made, and he took care of all the finances. This, and the money issues it caused, was a big part of the reason behind our divorce. In the future, I'll be sure to be more involved and open about finances with a significant other.
  • Marriage is a "union"...everything, including what each other makes should not be a secret. Money should be combined to pay for the "union"..period.
  • I have friends that keep money separate because one is better with money than the other. My husband and I keep everything together and celebrate when we have extra money !! ❤️
  • I knew what my ex husband made and I do know what my boyfriend makes. We have joint checking. Share everything. He takes care of checkbook and all the bills....thank God!
  • My husband and I have been together for 11 years and married for 4. We have separate accounts, I have no idea how much he makes, and no idea what he pays in child support.
  • Married life: He has $20 + She has $20 = SHE has $40 LoL
  • My other half and I have no clue what each other makes. As long as the bills are paid monthly that is all that matters. We even have separate bank accounts and we don't know what each other has.
  • I never knew how much my ex made until we were splitting up and he made at least 12,000 more than me a year and he was always broke now we know why he's my ex.
Do you know what your spouse or significant other makes?

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