No one warns you that being in a relationship means spending an absurd amount of time talking your partner out of bad financial decisions. Whether it’s an overpriced sweater they spotted at the mall (which they already have plenty of!) or another tech gadget that will collect dust in a drawer, being the voice of reason in your significant other’s spending habits isn’t always easy.
This woman had an even bigger challenge doing so, as her husband wanted to buy an expensive vehicle to feel more manly at a time that wasn’t exactly the most convenient. She tried talking sense into him about it, but after some unsuccessful attempts, she had to turn online for advice.
Scroll down to find the full story and conversation with certified financial planners Christine D. Moriarty and Kimberly Miller, as well as accredited financial counselor Monica Eaton and registered life planner Prudence Zhu, who kindly agreed to tell us more about how couples can align their spending habits.
