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Wealtie blog: Money as a couple

Sharing costs with a partner or flatmates: splitting, pooling and keeping it fair.
  • Wally gives a thumbs up next to the words "50/50 isn't always fair": a 50/50 split takes 75% of the lower earner's pay, splitting by income takes 50%.
    MONEY AS A COUPLE

    How to split bills as a couple: 50/50, by income, or pooled

    How to split bills as a couple depends mostly on the gap in pay. If you earn about the same, 50/50 works. If one of you earns noticeably more, split by income so you each pay the same share of your pay. Or pool everything and stop keeping score. The numbers for each are below.

    · 5 min read