New Mac User - Shared Documents Question

I feel dumb for even asking this, but I'm a brand new Mac user. My wife and I use the same MacBook Pro, with separate accounts. If we're working on something that we want shared between the accounts, where do we save it? Is there a shared folder?

/Users/Shared/. Since you're new to Macs, see these:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacFixIt Tutorials,
MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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