Money secrets can be more than just a budgeting problem. They’re often rooted in emotion. In a recent article with Yahoo! Finance, Nathan Astle, certified financial therapist at Beyond Finance, shared expert insight into the emotional drivers behind financial infidelity and why transparency is critical to financial and relationship health.
Key takeaways include:
- Financial secrecy is often a coping mechanism tied to shame, fear or past financial trauma, not just dishonesty.
- Conversations about money should be safe, honest and ongoing to rebuild trust and create shared goals.
Astle explains that many people keep financial secrets because they’re afraid of being judged or losing control. Whether navigating finances as a couple or working through your own money story, understanding the “why” behind financial behaviors is often the first step toward lasting wellness.To read the full article on Yahoo! Finance, click here.