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The 12 biggest money-related reasons people get divorced

Sharon Feiereisen,Sharon Feiereisen   

The 12 biggest money-related reasons people get divorced
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  • Money-related issues are frequently cited as a reason for divorce.
  • We asked experts to name the biggest money-related reasons couples get divorced.
  • They include mismatched financial priorities, unexpected major expenses, and discovering a partner's secret spending.
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Money is the No. 1 thing couples argue about.

So it's no surprise that money-related conflicts are frequently cited as a reason for divorce.

There's a good reason for this: Money and stress very often go hand in hand, whether it's because of an overextended budget, an unexpected financial emergency, or even the discovery of your spouse's secret credit card. And financial issues don't discriminate - they can unravel marriages between wealthy couples and couples in major debt alike.

We reached out to a range of experts, from matchmakers to financial planners, to find which money-related matters are most frequently causes for divorce.

Here are the financial issues that are tearing couples apart.

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