Dear Dave,

My wife and I have been married for less than a year, and we’re already having disagreements over money. I love her, and one of the reasons I do is because she has such a giving heart. The problem is I feel like she’s taking this too far. Often, she will give money to family and friends. Most of the time I wouldn’t mind this, as long as the person really needed help. But often she will do this, and we end up short when it comes to taking care of our bills, paying off debt and saving. How can I approach her about this without causing more stress in our relationship?

Jacob

Newly weds need to get own finances in order before helping others

Dear Jacob,

Your wife’s heart is in the right place. And generosity is a very attractive quality in a person. Still, that doesn’t make what

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