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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However, exceptions exist for joint account holders, certain community property states and other situations where a spouse has an independent legal responsibility for the debt. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 But that does not necessarily mean becoming a joint account owner. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 26 June 2026 Following public backlash Leah Marie Talabi made her Instagram account private, then temporarily deleted it, though the sisters’ joint account on TikTok still posts regularly. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 As a joint account, parents and teens both have the ability to trade and move money in and out, with parents able to set alerts for trading activity and transfers. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 May 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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