How Should a Couple Share Bills?

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Question:

How should couples share bills?

Answer:

Every couple has to work out an arrangement that suits them. Some may decide to split all bills equally. A partner can also decide to take a particular bill. 

In some cases, a couple may decide to have a joint account where they save for big-ticket items such as the downpayment for a house. 

What is important, though, is that they both have to jointly agree on a formula that works for them. They must also be willing to tweak that formula whenever the need arises. 

Question:

How can inflation be controlled? 

Answer:

Inflation is the rate at which the price of goods and services increase over time. It is somewhat near impossible to have zero inflation. What most central banks aim for, however, is a low inflation rate. 

What you can do, however, is to aim for returns that are above or close to the inflation rate in the country in which you are investing.

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