37 | Are you Guilty of Financial Infidelity? 4 Ways to Create a Marriage Free of Financial Infidelity

From second lives, to hiding the Amazon packages before your spouse comes home from work…Have you or your partner been Financially Unfaithful? 

 

When you think of Financial Infidelity you probably think of big, dramatic offenses like living second lives and gambling addictions. But there are other, more common ways you may be guilty of Financial Infidelity that causes tension and challenges your partner's faith in how you manage money. 

 

What steps can a couple take to avoid this in the future?

How can you create a marriage free of financial infidelity?

 

One of the most common reasons we hear for not combining finances with a partner is lack of trust and fear of being taken advantage of financially. We tackle this spicy topic and share our perspective as a married couple and as Financial Coaches for Married Couples!

TIMEMARKS:

 

What is Financial Infidelity? 4:04

Financial Infidelity and Relationship Culture 9:47

Is it Financial Infidelity if it Wasn't Malicious? 10:30

Common Ways Spouses Commit Financial Infidelity 11:32

Hiding Purchases 12:05

Stashing Money 12:50

Not Keeping Your Word 13:55

What’s the Difference Between a Secret and a Lie? 16:33

How to Create a Marriage Free of Financial Infidelity 23:04

 

RESOURCES:

SNL Skit

How to Start A Money Fight in Under A Minute

Keeper Password Management

Credit Reports (Please never pay for one)

Episode 18 | How to Talk About Money with Your Spouse (Without it Turning Into an Argument)

 

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