joint account

noun

: an account (as in a bank) that more than one person can use
My wife and I keep our money in a joint account.

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Couples, ask yourselves, are you aligned — about children, about your financial life, about combining your earnings into a joint account, about paying monthly bills? — Margery A. Greenberg, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 But while a divorce court order may clearly spell out who is responsible for which bills, lenders don't always view those obligations the same way, particularly if the debt is tied to a joint account. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 July 2026 In the same joint account, Burggraf also received retirement benefits. — Laura Bauer july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 When one joint account holder dies, the surviving owner typically gains full access to the funds, though the specific rules vary by institution and jurisdiction, the CFPB explains. — Ashley Lynch july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for joint account

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“Joint account.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20account. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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