i don't ever have my own pocket money... but my sister does..she usually use that to subsidize my mom.
my girl friends use their for jewelry, gold or other thing lor.
I feel pocket $ is very important. Once the hubby leave you, this will be the emergency $ for me and my kids. I would not let my hubby know the exact amount co'z we are financially separate. Say for travel, my hubby will pay tour fee and I will pay for the expenses.
Of course 財政獨立好d. 私己錢 = only yourself know the amount, your husband will never know ... he can only guess.
I have my own savings, investments, etc. The money is for the use of the household and the children's education. I will not pool my assets with my husband. This is to secure myself just in case.