Marriage and Finances--A Crucial Connection

Marriage and Finances A Crucial Connection 33% 75% One third of those ForbesWoman found who have combined that three quarters of finances with a spouse have lied to their women wouldn't marry a man who partner about money. is unemployed. 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 81 percent of couples see themselves as However, only 45 percent report making financial decisions together. 76 percent of all couples feel they have similar saving and spending habits to their partner. "one financial entity." A 2012 study by A Business Insider study reported that couples with the highest amounts of debt generally report the lowest levels of marital sat- Surveys by American Express and Money Kansas State Magazine found that money was the top cause of marital tension. University found that arguing over money was the top predictor for divorce. isfaction. Swinton Counseling http://www.cheatsheet.com/personal-finance/sharing-financ- es-in-a-marriage-5-stats-you-should-know.html/?a=viewall http://www.businessinsider.com/love-and-money-what-statistics-say-2012-2 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/12/divorce-study_n_3587811.html