Money for couples: talk, plan and share
Quick answer
Money is easier to manage when you plan it together. Two Cents suggests five questions to ask your partner, NerdWallet compares joint and separate accounts, and Morningstar covers retirement plans for couples. Press Play all on repeat and watch together, then A–B loop the part you want to discuss before you decide anything.
Videos in this playlist
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5 Money Questions to Ask Your Partner!Two CentsPlay from here Loop - 2
Should You Combine Finances?Two CentsPlay from here Loop - 3
Should Couples Share Bank Accounts? - Joint Accounts ExplainedNerdWalletPlay from here Loop - 4
An Engaged Couple On Why They Split Everything 50/50The Financial DietPlay from here Loop - 5
Martin Lewis: Married couples can boost what they earn in savings and investmentsMartin LewisPlay from here Loop - 6
FinCap Friday: Romance and Finance | Hosted by @missbehelpfulNext Gen Personal FinancePlay from here Loop - 7
FinCap Friday: Cupid’s Credit CheckNext Gen Personal FinancePlay from here Loop - 8
FinCap Friday: The Business of Love | Hosted by @missbehelpfulNext Gen Personal FinancePlay from here Loop - 9
How to save money on your wedding!Two CentsPlay from here Loop - 10
5 Strategies For Saving on Your Wedding | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop - 11
'To prenup or not to prenup?' with The Fiscal Feminist Kim DavisMoney with KatiePlay from here Loop - 12
A Divorce Lawyer On Prenups, Ugly Money Arguments, & What People Don't Know About DivorceThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop - 13
What's the real cost of having a baby?Two CentsPlay from here Loop - 14
From DINKs to Single Income and 2 KidsThe Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop - 15
One Income, Two Retirements: How Couples Can Protect Their FutureMorningstar, Inc.Play from here Loop - 16
How Couples With an Age Gap Should Plan for RetirementMorningstar, Inc.Play from here Loop - 17
Retirement Planning for Couples Without ChildrenMorningstar, Inc.Play from here Loop - 18
Retirement Planning for Couples Who Become Parents Later in LifeMorningstar, Inc.Play from here Loop - 19
Life Insurance: Protecting Your Loved Ones | Money Unscripted | Fidelity InvestmentsFidelity InvestmentsPlay from here Loop - 20
How To Prepare For The Loss Of A Loved One | Women Talk Money | Fidelity InvestmentsFidelity InvestmentsPlay from here Loop - 21
How To Financially Prepare For A Divorce | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop - 22
Relationship breakdown, debt and mental health - Caroline’s storyMoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
How should a couple start talking about money?
Pick a calm moment, not the middle of an argument. Share what each of you earns, owes and saves, what you are each worried about and what you want in five years. Agree how shared bills will be paid, then set a regular, short money check-in so nothing builds up.
How can RepeatWatch help us plan together?
Watch one video together and A–B loop the part that raises a question for you both, such as how joint accounts work. Slow it to 0.75× while you take notes, and save the steps of your plan on keys 1–9 so you can come back to them at your next money check-in.
Frequently asked questions
Should couples combine their finances?
There is no single right answer. Some couples pool everything, some keep everything separate, and many use a joint account for shared bills plus their own accounts. What matters is that both of you know the plan and agree it is fair, especially when incomes are very different.
Do these videos cover laws in my country?
Only partly. Marriage, prenuptial agreements, divorce, pensions and inheritance are governed by local law, and the rules differ a lot by country and sometimes by state. Martin Lewis and MoneyHelper cover the UK, most others the US, so check your local rules before you sign anything.
Is this financial advice?
No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not financial, tax or legal advice for your situation. Rules, accounts and products differ by country, so for personal decisions consider a qualified, regulated adviser or a free, government-backed money service.