Stay at home moms..How is your money situation?

Question

My fiance and i want myself yo be a stay at home mom for our children someday. We haven't talked much about it but I'm curious how the money situation works if you arnt making your own. BC you cant make your own money dose the husband usually pay for everything you and your kids need. What about luxuries you want for yourself like clothes every nowandthen and lunch w girlfriends???

how dose it work for you?

Answer 1

I have no kids. I am a housewife. He makes the money it goes to the bank. I pay the bills, keep everything caught up. We both go shopping for clothes, Food together. But I go out to eat with friends, shop just like its my money. Everything is ours

Answer 2

Really, when your married..everything should be in both of your names, even money. Your husband should understand your need to hang out with your friends and buy new clothing, if not then you both need to set a budget about what is going to be spent where. You shouldn't have to beg him or ask for money from him..that's not really an ideal situation for many reasons. Since you guys aren't married ask him how you guys want it to work...there is plenty of room for discussion..and the budget and things should be worked out between the two of you..that way you both know..where money is allocated..and what kinds of things you should call and talk to each other about.