When She Earns More Than He Does
by When the woman makes more money than the man, it’s a break from tradition that requires adjustments from the family budget to how the spouses interact with each other.
It’s a big emotional thing for me as I out-earn my husband. My situation gets typical every day. So the female breadwinner model may be coming soon near you too. Here’s how to make the most of it.
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Enjoy the cash. Dual career couples can enjoy luxuries like extra vacations, bigger retirement savings, and a nicer house.
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Share authority. If he’s home all day with the kids, it’s not fair for her to come home and complain about the way he’s dispensing his parental care.
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Upgrade her disability coverage. If the family is counting n her salary, cover her with adequate life insurance and disability insurance.
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Upgrade his retirement savings. If he’s staying home or earning a modes amount, contribute to his retirement account.
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Try to keep your money talks as dispassionate as possible. I also suggest that couples should iron out financial differences in the morning, instead of at night.
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Separate some money. It’s good for each partner to have a separate bank account. It gives each partner the dignity to buy something without having to ask for money.
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Know that everything has a cost, and make your peace with what you are giving u. the seventy hour week career, mom may not be around to bake cookies, but look at what she’s contributing instead.
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Get used to it. Most couples in which women out-earn their men continue that way. Perhaps, a generation from now, the issue wont even be a blip on a couple’s screen.
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