We all know different monetary habits can lead to heated arguments (one spouse loves instant gratification and the other attempts to reel in those impulses), but did you know the intensity of financial arguments in the early stages of marriage can lead to divorce? It did not matter the level of the couple’s finances; the…
It’s been said that couples usually only argue about one or two things. The problem is that they have the argument over and over in various forms. Research has shown that the top four areas of relationship conflict are: money, sex, communication, and parenting. For today’s post, I’m going to offer a list of practical…
All of us have attitudes about money. Most of us have acquired our views of money from our parents. But our culture, the media and our close friends and family members—and especially our former spouse—can also influence us as to how we handle finances. A death or divorce can also cause fear, debt, mistrust, uncertainty…
