so the truth is, EVERY PENNY COUNTS. it’s true that someone who’s been around for longer, and has more money in the account can get fruther.
the truth is, i heard this from many, they left their previous money for savings, and started from scratch after the wedding. it works. say she holds a FT job, at min. $12 an hour, and earns at least 1450 after taxes etc. so she can usually pay for a standard couples apt. and 2 bills. then he brings home something, even if he’s learning, whcich pays the rest of the bills and food.
a young couple shouldn’t need any extras (yet). but if you need that, you can always take from different sources like wedding money, or savings. but most of the time, you get covered with $5 change…