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title: How Couples Can Fix Their Biggest Money Problems
description: Money problems don’t mean two people are incompatible. It means they have work to do to put their finances – and their relationship – on firmer footing.
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# [How Couples Can Fix Their Biggest Money Problems](https://blog.acadviser.com/smartvestors/how-couples-can-fix-their-biggest-money-problems)

 Written by [Advance Capital Team](https://blog.acadviser.com/smartvestors/author/advance-capital-team) | Feb 11, 2020 8:50:21 PM

If you’ve been fighting with your significant other, chances are it’s over money and not the dirty dishes piled in the kitchen sink. Money is the [leading cause of stress in a relationship](http://www.cnbc.com/2015/02/04/money-is-the-leading-cause-of-stress-in-relationships.html), according to a survey of people in relationships or partnerships by SunTrust Bank. Coming in second: annoying habits.

Money problems don’t mean two people are incompatible. It just means they have work to do to put their finances – and their relationship – on firmer footing.

Sit down with your better half and start working toward a happier financial future by filling out *The Couple’s Financial Commitment Worksheet*. It provides 7 actionable items that can help couples manage their money together. Click the image below to [download your copy](https://info.acadviser.com/couples_financial_worksheet).

<https://info.acadviser.com/couples_financial_worksheet>

 

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