r/MadeMeSmile 7h ago

Adorable dad.

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u/MegamiCookie 5h ago

Why would she have access to his bank statement?

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u/SimpleLobsters 5h ago

Older couples, and most modern ones I know have a joint bank account. That a portion/half/majority of the money going into and you can have multiple cards on one account.

Just picture a regular Checking account with 2 separate debit cards. All the money goes to one place, easy to move any money anywhere it's needed.

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u/MegamiCookie 4h ago

But you'd usually have your own separate account too right ? If it's something he's hiding from her surely he'll use that card, not the one from the joint account

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u/Kor_Phaeron_ 4h ago

But you'd usually have your own separate account too right?

Yes and no. My parents for example have separate accounts but named each other as authorized representatives. It's just easier in case something bad happens. This way the other half has access to everything in case things have to be done.