Financial Fitness

How Does A Husband Get Away With Spending $20k On Prostitutes?

Reading WSJ this morning, seeing that our good man Mr. Spitzer has spent $20k on prostitute(s) in 2007, I wonder: how does $20k go unnoticed by his wife?

Any wife or husband out there who is not acting as a partner through and through in the relationship is just asking for trouble.

Even if you "just know" your spouse would never, ever do something behind your back, it's a source of accountability for the both of you to have total transparency about money.

If this is you, whether you are husband or wife, please stop already.

Stop assuming your spouse "takes care of the finances".

Just stop that and start being a partner in the whole marriage, not just the parts you are comfortable with.

If finances intimidate you then ask questions and start learning already.

Likely your spouse will be greatly relieved and excited that you are interested in being an active participant in stewarding the finances; and if not then that's a red flag for you.

This goes without saying, but I am not talking about being suspicious of your spouse or not trusting your spouse.

I am talking about being a full, engaged partner in all facets of your marriage.

posted by finance girl @ 8:41 AM