By creating buckets, for example, using the 50/30/20 rule, you can start effectively planning with your money rather than
just saving and
spending sporadically.
Many schools of thought about how much to put aside, but a good rule of thumb is three to six months’ worth of shared expenses that keep the lights on.
Remind each other that you’re a team and that you’re here to support each other through thick and thin is the most important thing that successful couples can do, financially.