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Kevin O'Leary on Marriage: Why Combining Finances Is the 'Stupidest Idea' and Women Should Stay Independent

November 7, 2025
Kevin O'Leary on Marriage: Why Combining Finances Is the 'Stupidest Idea' and Women Should Stay Independent

ABC Shark Tank star and millionaire entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary has voiced a stark warning against married couples pooling their finances, including savings, investments, and credit cards. In a recent interview with Moneywise, he criticised the idea of financial commingling after marriage.

When asked about advice from financial experts encouraging couples to merge all their assets, O'Leary responded bluntly: 'That's the stupidest idea I've ever heard. It's moronic. It's a very stupid thing to do to yourself. Anyone who does that is crazy. Don't do that.'

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