Your Family & Money

Money is personal—but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Let’s talk about navigating finances with the people who matter most.

Most of us are not an island, and our finances aren’t either.

You may share finances with a spouse, or help support your adult children. Perhaps you do have individual financial responsibility, but could use some emotional support from family or friends when it comes to navigating the burden of debt.

While money is still considered a “taboo” topic, we strongly believe it shouldn’t be.

We need to have open communication with our partners to build a strong financial foundation together. We need to talk to our kids so they understand how credit works and the value of saving. And we should be able to open up to our loved ones when we’re struggling.

Look through the resources in the content library below to discover tips for dealing with (and the deep intersection between) family and money.

Money and Relationships: Why Couples Fight About Finances — and How to Stop

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Money is the leading predictor of divorce — not because couples disagree about dollars, but because money arguments are almost never really about money. Nathan Astle, CFT-I on why couples fight about finances, what financial infidelity actually is, and what healthy financial communication looks like.
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