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Kaili Killpack

Suze Orman: If You Make A Third Of Your Spouse's Salary, You Shouldn't Pay Half The Bills

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When couples share finances, figuring out how to split expenses can be one of the trickiest conversations. Should bills be divided down the middle, or should income levels play a role? 

On a recent episode of her "Women & Money" podcast, personal finance expert Suze Orman clarified a long-standing point of confusion: couples should contribute to household expenses in equal percentages, not equal dollar amounts.

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