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Dec 2023
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Money Confessions: My Boyfriend Is Not T...

Girls That Invest
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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. This week, Sim discusses a listener's challenge in managing finances with her partner. The listener comes from a low-income background and values meticulous tracking, while her partner, from an upper-middle-class background, is less concerned about financial details. Sim suggests the idea of a joint bank account for shared expenses, emphasising the importance of finding a solution that works for both partners.



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