I think every mother should be in the know about finances and are foolish if they don't. Then they should teach their daughters that no matter what, no matter how happy you are at this moment in time with this man, always sock something away in a private account. I was taught that and did it all my life and when I was getting divorced and he owned the business I didn't walk away broke or poor. Believe me that pennies, nickels and dollars add up to quite a nestegg after many years go by. JJ is right it all adds up to money once you are old. This is a good topic, one we may all have to face. Now if after 40 yearsor so, you are still with the love of your life and well taken care of, take him on a cruise or a one of a kind vacation, tell him you've been planning it for years....He'll adore you for it.