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Why Couples Clash Over Cash

Published: August 7, 2026

Duration: 26:31

Money is never just math—especially in relationships. In Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships, Scott Rick explains why financial opposites so often attract, why total transparency may not be the relationship cure-all we imagine, and how couples can talk about spending without turning every receipt into a referendum on love. Then, Myra Strober and Abby Davisson share ideas from Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions, a guide to making major choices—about work, family, home, and partnership—with both your head and your heart.

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