Comments on: In a christian marriage who should e incharge of the finances?

By: BermudaMartin

BermudaMartin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:28:59 +0000

Per Larry Burkett (Christian Financial Advisor), financial decisions should be discussed and agreed upon by both partners, but only one person should physically handle the books (typically the partner with more bookkeeping knowledge). This is to prevent confusion and mistakes.
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By: June smiles

June smiles — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:11:59 +0000

Both partners should discuss their assets v/s bills and wishes. They should then state their case, (non-violently). They should eventually agree, or if they cannot, then the designated bill-payer has the last word. Husband or wife, that person should be knowledgeable and realistic.
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By: Devoted1

Devoted1 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:46:59 +0000

The one who should take care of the finances, is the one who is most capable with doing it.

D1
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By: Sarah SixPack • Thanks but NO

Sarah SixPack • Thanks but NO — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:20:59 +0000

The person who is most responsible, good at record-keeping, good at self-restraint, and preferably good at math should be the one "in charge", but both partners in the marriage should have a say where the money goes, and have a joint checking!

Man, woman, who earns most, etc.. none of that should matter imo.

My husband pays the bills, and I manage what’s left. Used to be I did both, but then he never had a clue what was going on financially. Plus, he’s got the head for numbers. So, we split the task between the two of us. Works well for us.
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married 18 years.

edit.. missed the christian part. oh well. My advice still stands

~Bambina
atheist

By: derius537

derius537 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:13:59 +0000

Both

Christianity has nothing to do with it.

Finances is one of the biggest stressors on a family and both should be actively involved with something that impacts them like that.
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By: vic91106

vic91106 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:01:59 +0000

In any marriage, finances are a mutual responsibility both legally and morally.

Since debts are considered the equal responsibility of both parties in a marriage, the decisions regarding the distribution of funds should also be a mutual decision.

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By: thedonutkid

thedonutkid — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:20:59 +0000

Please return to 1955.
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By: cmnsns

cmnsns — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:06:59 +0000

The person who is better at handling it. I make a lot more than my wife does and I think in 14 years of marriage, I have written less than a dozen checks.
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By: ken d

ken d — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:57:59 +0000

it’s between them

if they are in agreement, good

if not, bad
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By: rander1049

rander1049 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:50:59 +0000

Numbers 12:22 says…..I don’t have a clue.
Go with what works for your relationship and your finances and don’t worry about your faith. Faith takes care of itself if people let it.
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