I’m 35, working 60-hr weeks and my wife just snuck $15K to her parents for a reno. Should I close our joint account?

And it happens more often than you might think. A survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education found that about two in five Americans who have ever shared finances admit to some form of financial deception. And 85% of those respondents said it affected their relationship (2).But if one side begins making unilateral decisions, fissures can develop that leave the wronged partner feeling vulnerable.Research underscores the importance of transparency in managing joint finances. For example, a 2023 s ...