How to tackle talking about money in your personal relationships

NPR | By Andee Tagle

Published November 13, 2025 at 4:51 AM EST

Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks with experts about how to manage situations when money makes relationships murky.

Andee Tagle

Andee Tagle (she/her) is an associate producer and now-and-then host for NPR's Life Kit podcast.

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