# Couples, Cash, and Conflict: The Emotional Cost of Joint Finances

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Podcast: [Morning Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-drive-7382993)
Published: 2026-09-17T08:02:46+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mirabusiness.fm/shows/morning-drive
Audio file: https://media.podeo.co/episodes/MTMzMjU3/audio.mp3
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## Resource

Financial stress remains a top contributor to household friction, yet practical money management is rarely discussed openly. In this episode, Tim Elliott speaks with Independent Financial Consultant James Thomas, who leverages 27 years of wealth management experience to break down joint budgeting, asset allocation, and smart strategies for managing shared expenses.

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