Love ON A Budget

Here's how to keep money from killing your marriage.

- Ravina M Sachdev

Money might not be the first topic you'd choose for a conversation with your spouse, but it has a way of sneaking into the discussion nonetheless. One moment, you're enjoying baking banana bread together; the next, your partner mentions a pesky credit card statement. Suddenly, everything is more like a financial report than a loving conversation. Somehow, discussing interest rates starts to feel more critical than planning your next vacation.

The truth is, managing finances together can challenge even the strongest relationship. And that's because two people often come from different financial backgrounds and probably envision different lifestyles. Multiple research studies have shown that financial stress is one of the leading causes of marital discord. But, don't worry - just because money has the potential to stir the pot doesn't mean it has to spoil the whole meal. Here's how you can keep it from pulling your marriage apart.

Get On The Same Page (Or At Least Read The Same Book)