Hi SAHM may I ask what is the usual financial arrangements with your husband? Does he provide a monthly allowance to you?

I am thinking to be SAHM after my Maternity leave ends and concerned about the financial expectations - I dip into my own savings, or hubby usually provides allowance. I have tried to ask my husband but he kept quiet when I mentioned on monthly allowance to me.

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My husband and I have a joint bank account. The baby belongs to both parents. There shouldn’t be any hesitation in both parents in providing the best for baby, whether it’s in caring for the baby or providing for baby financially. That’s how I feel. My husband became the stay at home dad, and he’s doing an amazing job! All my salary goes into the joint account. We have no qualms about spending necessary money on the kids. Or even buying gifts for each other. We plan to be with each other till death, so I have no issues sharing the money.

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