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This is a really interesting discussion. Yes we keep roughly equal amounts in our own accounts and the rest goes into the joint. My hubby has the PAYG variation against his salary so he puts a lot more into the joint (needless to say he also earns more). So in absolute terms I contribute less...

This is roughly what we do (see my post at first page) and yes the proportions are about 80% joint and 20% individual accounts. And yes we both chip into big purchases (or bills) from our own accounts without problems if needed. This has nothing to do with trust or being a control freak. For...

We both work and have our own accounts as well as a joint account where we both place most of our salaries for bills, IPs etc. It's no secrete what's in our own accounts but my husband made the good point that he couldn't treat me to a lovely dinner or present if he didn't have any of his own...