Agree. I think it’s good when both at least know the general status then they can split the work or one can do it and keep the other one informed. In our household, my spouse does all the daily bills. I do long term planning and investments. I am also the person who talks to companies to make sure we’re getting the best rates every year or so. We both advise the other when something is happening and get input.
It’s the same in our household. He takes no interest in the finances and has no idea about our monthly bills and other expenses. He’s fine with whatever financial decisions I make as long as he has some spending money. Honestly, it’s a bit of a burden, but I just can’t get him to be more involved. I really do need to make a list of accounts for him like @ClassicMom98 just in case.
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I feel like the trend toward autopay, a convenience that I love, could be a pro or a con once a spouse is gone. It will be good to have continuity of payments. On the other hand when I was helping my mother with bills and accounts in her last months, it was helpful to have snailmail statements. Then after she died they continued to be forwarded to my address.
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I help my Dad with his bills. IMO, It’s better to have printed statements but auto pay on bills. Still it’s hard to get a grasp on someone else’s finances. Have been doing it weekly for him for months. Might be able to move to once a month at some point.
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I’m prepaying a lot of my stuff so I only have to deal with them once a year, less stress.
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