Yours, mine, or ours? Should couples commingle their bank accounts?

By Eileen AJ Connelly, Associated Press | October 20, 2009

If you need a legitimate reason to pay attention to the tribulations of Jon and Kate Gosselin, follow the money. A court ordered Jon Gosselin to return $180,000, out of $230,000 his estranged wife accused him of looting from their joint account.
This part of their bitter divorce fight reflects a big concern for couples from all walks of life: Is it better to mingle money or to keep finances separated? For some couples, joining finances is as much a symbol of their commitment as combining households. For others, keeping separate accounts is a way to avoid conflict and maintain a measure of independence. To read the complete article, please click here.