Money may make some people green with envy—and some couples red with rage.
It’s often front and center of fights with partners. In a 2021 study, people in long-term relationships reported that finances were the biggest conflict in 40% of their disagreements. And a quarter of couples said money is their greatest relationship challenge in Fidelity’s 2024 Couples & Money study. Nearly half said they argue about it at least occasionally.
