My wife actually prefers that I handle the finances. It drives her aunts crazy. I don't really care either way and I always try to keep her involved and let her know what is happening. If anything, it makes me pay more attention because I don't want to let her down. We recently set up a trust, so she is pretty protected anyway, and I don't plan on going anywhere, but it is interesting how some people are happy just knowing when they can and can't spend money. She always loves it when I declare a spending freeze! :)