I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
BBC News·July 16, 2026

Sarah has been in charge of managing the finances in her 25-year marriage, a role she took on after her husband paid off his debt. She had refused to marry him until he cleared his debt, and now she oversees their shared account. Her husband's debt repayment was a condition of their marriage, and since then, Sarah has been responsible for managing their finances. She has maintained control of their financial decisions for over two decades.
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