What if the biggest threat to your relationship isn't infidelity, but instead is your next credit card bill? You can stop arguing and learn how to talk about money.
Disagreements about money can quietly erode trust and connection in a relationship, often becoming a major source of stress and even separation. When partners bring different histories, attitudes, and beliefs about money to the table, conflict can escalate quickly. If couples stay stuck in an "us against each other" mindset instead of shifting to "us against the problem," tension can become chronic. Author, Terry Gaspard shows readers how to break this cycle by teaching practical strategies for having calm, constructive conversations about finances. Her approach helps partners communicate effectively, reduce conflict, and build a stronger, more harmonious relationship.
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Personal FinanceTable of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Author’s Note
- Introduction: Talking About Finances: A Tricky Topic Made Easier for Couples
- Part I: Establishing a Foundation for an “Us Against the Problem” Mindset About Finances
- Chapter 1: Understand Your Money History and Discover Your Financial Style
- Chapter 2: Have Low-Conflict Conversations About Money and Enhance Intimacy
- Chapter 3: Money Management Systems: Joint Versus Separate Accounts
- Part II: Essentials of Financial Health
- Chapter 4: Build a Budget
- Chapter 5: Get Rid of Bad Debt
- Chapter 6: Develop a Savings Plan
- Part III: Troubleshooting the Challenges of Money, Marriage, and Committed Relationships
- Chapter 7: Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: The Pros and Cons
- Chapter 8: Estate Planning: Providing Safeguards for the Future
- Chapter 9: Financial Infidelity: How Keeping Secrets Can Put Your Relationship at Risk
- Chapter 10: Remarriage Finances: How to Adopt an “Us Against the Problem” Mindset
- Chapter 11: Manage Conflict About Money and Get Back on Track After a Dispute
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
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