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How to talk to your spouse about money without arguing A money date is a scheduled conversation between you and your spouse in a comfortable environment that allows you to discuss your shared goals, values, and relationship with money. Money dates keep couples on the same financial page -- allowing both partners to control money in the relationship. Some refer to money dates as household business meetings. Regardless of how you define it, you should speak regularly with your

40 years ago, there were nearly twice as many households with an employed husband and a non-working wife as there were dual-income households. And, of course, women contributed much more time to managing the home and caregiving than men did. Right or wrong, that was at least rational.  Now there are more than twice as many dual-income households as households consisting of an employed husband and a non-working wife.  Yet, on average, women continue to spend significantly more

Every year, headlines remind us that women earn less than men. In 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that full-time working women earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by men , which reflects a reversal of progress to a now widening gap. That number is technically correct, but it tells only part of the story. The way we measure the gender pay gap has not evolved with how couples live and work today. The statistic compares the median weekly pay of full-time workin

When it comes to managing money in a marriage, the math is the easy part. It’s the emotions, habits, and hidden histories that complicate...

I recently hosted a powerful three-panel LinkedIn Live event that tackled some of the most pressing challenges dual-career couples face...

If your wife works full-time and you're committed to helping her thrive, not just survive, then this post is for you. Dr. Low’s book,...

“We need to talk about the budget.” Few phrases can spike tension in a relationship like that one. Even for couples who love each other...

Money greatly influences marital relationships. According to a study in the Journal of Family and Economic Issues, couples arguing about...

When couples argue about money, it’s often about how much is being spent or who’s doing the spending. But research reveals something...

Dave Ramsey has built a substantial following through his practical and straightforward approach to managing money. His debt recovery...

Splitting Finances in Marriage Money is one of the most common and contentious issues in marriage. How couples manage their finances can...

Marrying for money is hardly the recipe for a happy life or successful relationship, but marriage is undoubtedly a wealth hack. Before we...

In marriage, trust is the cornerstone of a strong bond, but financial secrets can shatter that trust. Financial infidelity, where one...

It’s not uncommon for financial opposites to fall in love and build a life together. I often observe this phenomenon when working with...

Forget the money. Focus on feelings. Money matters are one of the top causes of disagreements among couples. And that, in itself, makes...

When you think about financial stress in a marriage, who comes to mind? Is it the person earning the most or the one managing the bills?...

The Consequences of Economic Abuse Breadwinning Impacts Men and Women Differently Solutions for Breadwinning Challenges I'm one of the...

Hope and I married young. Our real-world parenting responsibilities began early in your marriage, which is probably why we yearn to be...

Paying your bills on time is the toilet cleaning of managing your household finances. It’s not much fun, and if it’s not done correctly...

Managing money in a marriage isn't just about budgeting or saving—it's about making informed decisions together. Yet, according to the...