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Released: September 14, 2011
Couples’ cash: managing money and marriage
Source: Nancy Mann Jackson, Bankrate.com
Numerous studies show that managing money can be the most divisive issue between married couples. One might be a spender; the other, a saver. Those opposing ideas of money and marriage can make finance one of the most difficult and potentially explosive topics for couples to discuss, leading to marital disharmony over spending. "Talking about money doesn't come naturally," says Jane Honeck, author of "The Problem with Money?" Even though most people's parents talked to them about money, few parents teach their children about the beliefs and values of money management, she says.Read Full Article: Couples’ cash: managing money and marriage
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