Re: Husband in control of finances
I think this is more widespread than just guys in our culture. I think it’s a human thing…when it comes to finances, MOST people become crunchy to some extent. I know a non-desi gentleman that was the CEO of Bank of America for some time and he had a very similar disposition towards his wife. He did not like her spending habits and didn’t share any of his financial information with her.
I know several other families that are millionaires, but EXTREMELY cheap. Gawd makes me wana puke! 
I don’t know what good any of that $$ is at that point!