Hmm maybe I didnt make myself clear when I said "fair"..
I guess what I mean is, I want to make sure he is saving enough, I am saving everything I can.
We are recently engaged (within the last couple weeks) and I am trying to figure out all this money stuff before we get married so it isnt an issue later.
He is really open to anything and is somewhat confused just like me.
We looked into wiring money and him just taking over bills, but there are always fees. Itd just be easier if he could have an account here where he could wire money back and forth easily and free!
The reason I was talking about his bills and my bills are because I want it to be fair as possible, no one person taking on more than the other. Its hard when his pay is sporadic and I never know how much is coming. This is why I was asking advice on what percentages are good rules of thumb.
We did discuss him opening his own 401K (or equivalent for UK) and him transfering a certain amount from each check to it. He hasnt done this and references his flat in England as being his retirement fund (double in value in 5 years and only going up).
I wanted to clarify that he is not being sneaky or trying to keep his money for himself and mine for me.. I just cant figure this all out.
Some good advice given, thank you!
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