 TITLE: 7 Financial Tips for LGBTQ Newlyweds CONTENT: 3\\. Decide Whether to Combine Finances\n--------------------------------------\nHistorically, heteronormative couples merged finances and the husband managed all the money, Auten-Schneider says. \"That's evolving along with the roles that different genders play in relationships and the acceptance of different kinds of relationships,\" he explains. \"With that, it's important for you as a couple to do what works for you both or for all of you, but it's also important for there to be complete transparency.\"\nHe urges couples to avoid hiding financial topics from their partners, which could indicate underlying trust issues that need to be addressed. \"But that doesn't mean that all the finances need to be combined or that one person is responsible for all the finances,\" he continues. Individual relationships with money are personal and can be fraught with emotional baggage, so he says the key is to talk openly and regularly together.\nDon't forget that there's no one-size-fits-all solution: You can always combine some things, like a savings account you both contribute to, but not others, such as separate checking accounts. END