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Why Do We Always Fight About Money?

How you and your spouse approach finances can cause your relationship to sink or soar. We’ve learned the hard way.

by Scott and Bethany PalmerWhen we began telling friends, clients, and acquaintances that we were writing a book on how couples can agree about money, we nearly always received one of two responses. Some people would tell us, “Hurry up and get it done. My wife and I need help—lots of help—in that area.” Others would say, “Oh, you can interview my husband and me for your book.” Then they would quickly add, “We’re a perfect example of what not to do when it comes to dealing with money in marriage.”