Why Married Couples Should Consider Keeping Separate Checking Accounts – A Biblical and Practical Perspective
Marriage is about unity, not uniformity. While the Bible calls for oneness in marriage—“the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24)—it doesn’t mean every part of your life must be merged into one indistinguishable pile. One area where couples often face tension is money. And while it may seem countercultural—or even unromantic—to keep separate checking accounts in marriage, there are strong reasons to consider it, both practically and biblically.