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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The three of them struck a deal, with Roschman and Ozer opening a joint account, each putting in $62,500 to get the project rolling, as outlined in federal court documents.
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Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Even if your son-in-law lacks capacity, as a joint account holder your daughter should be able to withdraw all the money in the bank account to protect it.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Now, Melanie primarily makes dance content on her own or with her other dancers, occasionally posting with her sister on their joint account.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
However, a second account can be helpful in specific situations, such as opening a joint account with a partner or family member or keeping business finances separate from personal spending.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
This means that an individual account, a joint account, a trust account, and an IRA held at the same bank can be separately insured up to $250,000.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
This past November, the sisters shared a sentimental Instagram post on their joint account honoring their mom six years after her death.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 May 2025
Consider getting at least one joint account with your parent, to make moving money between you easier.
—Janet Arzt, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The couple seem to have each other’s usernames on their Instagram bios and constantly update their joint account @jamesandmeitalia90day with their travels and daily life.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
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Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Even if your son-in-law lacks capacity, as a joint account holder your daughter should be able to withdraw all the money in the bank account to protect it.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Now, Melanie primarily makes dance content on her own or with her other dancers, occasionally posting with her sister on their joint account.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
However, a second account can be helpful in specific situations, such as opening a joint account with a partner or family member or keeping business finances separate from personal spending.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
This means that an individual account, a joint account, a trust account, and an IRA held at the same bank can be separately insured up to $250,000.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
This past November, the sisters shared a sentimental Instagram post on their joint account honoring their mom six years after her death.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 May 2025
Consider getting at least one joint account with your parent, to make moving money between you easier.
—Janet Arzt, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The couple seem to have each other’s usernames on their Instagram bios and constantly update their joint account @jamesandmeitalia90day with their travels and daily life.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Joint account.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20account. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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