Money-related issues are at the top of the list of reasons why couples fight and eventually divorce. According to the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysis, money issues are responsible for 22 per cent of all divorces.
Money disagreements in marriage are not just for the cash-strapped. In fact, according to a 2018 study by Sun Trust Bank, being wealthy may increase your odds of divorce – especially when you marry someone who doesn’t have similar financial footing.