Financial Harmony Is More About Trust Than Money

Without trust—a precious commodity in any relationship—your marriage is in jeopardy.

Trust is the most important part of a successful relationship. simona pilolla 2/Shutterstock

Dear Mary: My wife and I have been married for three years. She has memorized my credit card information.

This is my personal account, and she is not listed as an authorized user. However, she charges to it without my knowledge, and it’s getting out of hand. About a year ago, I took a loan from my 401(k) and paid off the balance, only to have her charge it up again.