Money worries are putting pressure on military relationships, with 43 percent of spouses citing financial concerns—a 59 percent increase from 2017, when just 27 percent said it was a problem. (Photo: Shutterstock)
It's not just the civilians who worry about money.
The 2018 Military Family/Spouse Survey from Pioneer Services finds that among issues faced by military spouses, money is a major concern—and while some of the other challenges they face, such as dealing with a servicemember's deployment, can impact just about every part of their daily lives, dealing with finances can be every bit as overwhelming.
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Marlene Satter
Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.
