Let’s say you’ve moved in together and now you’re sharing everything, from dish duty to a Netflix account to utility bills. And before you know it, you can’t remember who paid for what, and who owes who.
Based on our research at Zeta, opening a shared credit card is often one of the first steps that couples will take once they’ve decided that they’re ready to merge their finances. It has some distinct advantages for a relationship, though it also comes with some risk. We’ll lay it all out for you here, along with a list of the 5 questions that we encourage all couples to chat through before taking the plunge.
First, let’s walk through the pro’s and con’s of getting a joint credit card.
Now that you’ve got the pros and cons of a joint credit card, we recommend having an open discussion as a couple about these five questions:
Ultimately, there is no one right or wrong answer when it comes to deciding whether to open a shared credit card, or when. Every couple is different, so we encourage you to have an open discussion about what makes the most sense for your relationship and financial health.
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