In marriage, a lot of the decisions that a couple will make will be based on their personal preferences, and the strengths and weaknesses that the husband and wife have individually.
Some of us are naturally good at managing money, but some of us are poor at managing money.
If a husband (or wife) is poor at managing money, and the wife (or husband) is good at money-management, it makes sense that the wife (or husband) should be in charge of their finances, or at least carry more weight in the ultimate decisions they make.
Let the spouse with the most strength, talent and ability for money-management make most of the decisions, or at least allow their influence to play a greater role in the family's financial decisions.
If it isn't clear who is better at money-management, you'll need to gain more marriage experience, make compromises and handle your finances together - Eventually though, I think it will become clear who makes the best financial decisions, especially after 8 to 15 years of marriage.
P.S. I don't think an equally split 50-50% talent for money-management between couples is common, but if it happens, both the husband & wife should be able to manage their money together, with equal say and seamlessly.
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