Who keeps the checkbook updated in your marriage? Is it supposed to be the man? Or are women more likely to keep better track of the details?
Dave Ramsey was asked this question and posts his answer on his website.
Dave points out in each family, there's a nerd and a free spirit. The nerd is the one who can keep track of things and put everything in its place. The nerd gets excited when the checkbook balances. The free spirit is the opposite. They are interested in other things.
But BOTH must make financial decision together to maintain a healthy marriage.
Key word: together
Just because the nerd keeps the checkbook up to date doesn't give them exclusive right to lord it over the free spirit. The combination of one person working within their strength of administration updating the checkbook AND both planning the finances is part of a healthy financial picture.
Respect each other when it comes to finances. This will free up space for you to Serve Strong!
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