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For couples who earn differently

Different incomes. Who pays for what?

A printable guide to building one shared money plan when your incomes differ: three ways to split costs, scripts for the hard talks, and a 30-day plan.

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  • Three ways to split shared costs
  • Word-for-word money conversation scripts
  • A joint account blueprint and 30-day plan

Splitting everything 50/50 sounds fair until one of you earns a lot more than the other. Then rent, dinners out and holidays start to feel uneven, and it's hard to say so without it turning into a fight.

This guide lays out a few ways to split, so you can pick the one that fits you both and write it down.

A real script from the guide

Proposing a proportional split

"I've been thinking about how we split our expenses and I want to make sure it feels fair to both of us."

The full script goes on to suggest running the numbers together.

One of the money conversation scripts in the guide.

One plan, written down together

6 pages from the guide

1

Three ways to split

Proportional, full pool and hybrid, each explained with a worked layout.

The 3 fairness models

2

Map your shared money

Both incomes, shared costs and goals, filled in together.

Your shared money map

3

A joint account blueprint

A suggested account structure, with a setup checklist.

The joint account blueprint

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4

Scripts for the hard talks

Word-for-word language for proposing a split, talking about debt and disagreeing on spending.

The money conversation scripts

5

Keep some money that's just yours

A checklist for personal spending money inside a shared plan.

Protecting individual freedom

6

A 30-day money sync plan

One small step at a time, week by week.

Your 30-day money sync plan

What's inside

  • Money and the relationship: a starting point
  • The 3 fairness models
  • A shared money map
  • A joint account blueprint
  • Money conversation scripts
  • Protecting individual freedom
  • A 30-day money sync plan

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Questions

What format is it?

A PDF you download instantly after checkout.

Can I print it?

Yes. Print the pages at home on standard letter paper, or fill them in on a tablet or computer.

How do I get it after buying?

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What if it's not for me?

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Do we need a joint account?

No. The guide covers a few setups. You choose what fits.

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Guide Stack HQ guides are self-guided printable workbooks for personal use. Preview images on this page are pages from the guide; some are shown cropped.

This guide is a self-guided planning tool for couples. It is not financial, legal, therapy or counseling advice. Results depend on your own situation.

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