Doesnt matter who earns but who should handle the finances in a married couple?

I think it totally depends on who can better manage with money matters. It doesn't have to be anyone in the family but those that is competent enough to manage the money properly. It should also be mutually agreed upon by the couple so that they would understand each others responsibility.

we are married for 7 years already and when we are just starting our married life we are both earning. we also both handle finances. now that we have a son and i am a stay at home mom my hubby is the only one who earns but we still both handle the finances. when there is somethining new to buy we save first before buying. the usual things are the food, groceries and bills. but if we need to buy something which is not at the usual list we save up first before buying.

Things really should be handled together (as far as financial decisions) but I think only one person should be in charge of the "paperwork". When you have two people withdrawing money and paying bills there's too much room for error. The person to do this should be the one who is the best at money, math, and organizing. It really doesn't matter if it's the husband or the wife.

I am currently a stay at home Mum so my partner is the only one who makes any money but we always work out our finances together, we usually discuss what needs to be paid & how soon, then we go through & put the bills etc in order of priority. You don't want a marriage or relationship where there isn't compromise or anything, if it's all 1 sided then it becomes a little unfair. If 1 person starts spending just because they want to, then you're always going to have a problem, you need compromise in a relationship & if 1 person takes it on themselves to go behind the other's back, then there's a lack of trust & it could cause a family to fall apart - especially if the person spending money on things they don't need causes financial problems.

My husband is working full time and I am working part time as I am taking care of our child. But with regards to finances, we are both handling it. We have a joint account and monitoring each other expenses as we have a target budget every week. Also, we let each other know if we will be going to buy anything for ourselves. I think it is not important who should be handling the finances either the husband or wife, the most important is if the money are being handled properly and still targeting your budget coz overspending will be everyone's problem...=)

I think whomever is better at being organized and keeping a good budget and records. But if it is either husband or wife, the other spouse should be aware of the financial situation of the family and have some input. In my family, I handle the budget because I am good at making sure the bills are paid on time, keeping track of how much money is available for spending and the like. But I talk to my husband about it and he is aware of what I do.

in married couples they should work with one another when it comes to finances in and out.. Or one may suggest where to invest the money coz the kids will benefit all this so needs to be wiser when it comes to money.