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We enter into marriage with more than starry eyes and wonderful personalities. We also bring bank accounts, financial responsibilities, career expectations, and varying definitions of what is a want and what is a need. Dealing with financial stress can be difficult, but by working together with your spouse, you can move forward with faith.
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Money doesn’t always have to create stress. It can provide opportunities for education, service, and security. But we have to be good stewards. And that requires good communication.