Debt, Denial, and Delusions of Grandeur: A Family Affair Letters pouring into Pay Dirt's advice column reveal a common thread: not just the financial struggles of everyday Americans, but also the often strained relationship between partners when it comes to managing their shared finances.
Secondhand Student Loan Anxiety writes about their spouse's reluctance to tackle $20,000 in student loans, while Dream House or Nightmare is at odds with their partner over buying a bigger house.
At first glance, these disagreements seem like individual problems – one person's fear of debt, another's desire for financial security.