Financial stress isn’t just about numbers; it takes an emotional toll. More than half of couples surveyed (52%) reported anxiety, poor sleep or depression after arguing about money. The most common triggers? Daily expenses (28%) and insufficient savings (24%). To help navigate these difficult conversations, we spoke with Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy, CEO of Money Mentors, […]
Skip the flowers and chocolates this Valentine’s Day. Instead, invest in financial intimacy to deepen trust and strengthen love. Financially what?! When we think of intimacy, we usually think of emotional or physical closeness. Finances rarely appear on the list. But financial intimacy—openly sharing your money beliefs, habits, and goals—can bring couples closer together than […]
Recognizing signs of financial infidelity Finding out that your partner has been hiding financial secrets from you (whether it’s hiding debts, hiding major purchases, or an undisclosed bank account) can be painful and even a dealbreaker for many couples. While it can be difficult to trust your partner again, experts say there are ways to […]