It's no secret that deployment and money are both very stressful issues. So having to talk about money with a spouse during deployment can lead to compounded stress under the best circumstances.
According to the 2011 APA Stress in America report, money, work and the economy are already the leading causes of stress for Americans. Adding the distance of active duty makes the situation even more complicated. How do deployed service members and their spouses have a successful financial conversation when they are in different countries?
Although difficult, it can be done. Here are practical ways to avoid money-related stress and have a profitable and headache-free chat about money matters on the phone.
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The prospect of talking about money when you or your spouse is deployed is a stressful one, but the conversation itself doesn't have to be. These tips for having a successful conversation about finances will make your lives easier and, hopefully, your wallets fuller.
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