If you're like most Americans (84% according to a recent survey), you might know a thing or two about financial stress. The feelings of anxiety, instability, insecurity, or worry. And if you are a part of the 11.1% of Americans (that's approximately 36.8 million people) who fall below the poverty line of $15,852 a year, you might know a few more things.

One of those things you might know something about is that financial stress is hard on relationships. In fact, money issues are one of the most common reasons for divorce. A 2024 study conducted by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy found that 56% of couples argued about money (including spending habits, saving strategies, and the handling of debt) more than any other topic.........

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