Does your husband give all his earnings to you?

Philippines
September 9, 2007 12:15pm CST
Some husbands give all their income to their wife. Others don't. They just allot for the family expenses and keep the rest to themselves. Husbands, do you entrust all your money to your wife?
7 responses
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
9 Sep 07
My husband gives me his check every week. He only takes what he needs for work. If he needs or wants something, he will either take the checkbook and write a check or take the money from my purse. He does ask before writing a check though, just to make sure there is enough money.
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• Philippines
9 Sep 07
Hi there. Good! You are lucky to have him as you husband. God bless.
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
9 Sep 07
My husband has his income deposited directly into our checking account. He takes out a certain amount of money weekly for his expenses and the rest go into paying bills ect. I do the same with my earnings. We are not the type of marriage where each one keeps their own money and pays for 1/2 the bills. To us, that is roommates, not marriage.
• Philippines
11 Sep 07
So you have an absolute community with your regard to your money.That's very nice! In that way I'm sure you can save more because you are not tempted to spend more. Those uncessary expenses are being lessened.
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
11 Sep 07
We do have a very strict budget that we stick to. This way we are not tempted to make silly purchases. We save for bigger items that we want and we always make vacations a priority.
• Philippines
11 Sep 07
How I wish we could save that much so we could afford to have an out of the country vacation! . . .. There is no point in saving if you won't reward yourself. And vacation is one such way of rewarding of yourselves. Great! have a nice day!
@wonderful1 (2075)
• China
12 Sep 07
i'm not married, but i have a boyfriend, and i take him as my husband. my boyfriend give me all his earnings every month. and i think he should do it. because i don't have enough money to do our own things now. we have to spend all earnings on our living. if we have extra money, then i don't want him to give me all his earnings. we will invest some money, then earn too much money for our new house. you know, for a couple, a house is necessary.
• Philippines
14 Sep 07
That's wonderful! I hope things won't change if even if you'll get married in the future. That was the way my husband did to his earnings when we were not yet married . I'm also lucky that until now that we've been married for almost 6 years, he gives me every single centavo has. he just asks me whatever he amount he needs.
@wotfpatty (2065)
• United States
9 Sep 07
Not at all. We are like two independent people in that respect. His income goes for the mortgage, water, and food. Mine goes for everything else. I make a good amount so I cover all the bills except the ones I mentioned. We just bought a new truck and I have no idea if he is going to pay or I am. I paid for 4 years on our last one. But really our money is both of our money. If he needs some, it's there and if I do it's there. Food alone is a huge expense and I know he spends wisely. I don't always spend wisely but I do take care of my obligations. I once told my sister I don't even know what my husband brings home and I don't! He has his own things to pay for like taxes on our marina and he never ever hands me any money and rarely puts money into our checking account. He has an account he uses for his expenses. It is so weird and I have tried many times to get our money pooled but it never happens. But I guess it works for us.
• Philippines
10 Sep 07
Even if your husband does not give you his money, at least he he has his sharing in paying other obligations. Maybe he thinks that you have enough money. Or maybe he just waits for you to ask money from him. Good luck.
• United States
10 Sep 07
Im going to speak on behalf of my husband if thats alright! lol He doesnt give me all of it, but he does take care of things and if I need extra money for something I just have to tell him. Just been hard for me to find work and so until then, Im going to have to give up my hard earned independence and rely on him. Its not easy but I trust him. I dont think he should give me all of it, after all we are in this 50/50, Im the one that is lacking here. I do handle all the bills though, I dont think he would know where to start in paying the bills! lol
• Philippines
11 Sep 07
Do worry about it. Time will come that you can have your own money and later be financially independent too. It might not be your time now. Just don't lose your faith, everything will turn out right in the future. God bless.
• Philippines
10 Sep 07
He give's all the salary to me and just asking for an amount that will fit his everyday expenses until the next salary.
• Philippines
11 Sep 07
That's great! Your husband can manage to keep his money until the next salary. Other men coudn't do that. I'm sure many would envy you for having all his salary given to you.
• United States
9 Sep 07
my husband doesnt technically "give" me his weekly pacycheck.. it gets direct deposited into our checking account in which i am in caharge of.. i do the budgets and the bills and all of the shopping. he doesnt actually even see his pay, it just goes in and as long as bills are paid thats all that matters... he works, i stay home take care of the house and kids... when i worked my income was the same way... it went right into the bank and took care of bills...
• Philippines
11 Sep 07
Hi there beautifulmama!!!I'm happy to hear having your husband's money directly deposited to your checking account. Would you agree with me that it's more difficult to budget your hard earned money than make money? God bless.