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I started a children's retail clothing store several years ago with my wife. I quickly learned she had no financial sense running a business. Almost ruined our marriage when we had to file bankruptcy less than 1 1/2 years in. I blame myself.

AAnonymous ·May 19, 2018 ·2 answers

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AAnonymous· May 30, 2018

Most women have no financial sense as the prefer the man to take care of that.

It in should have never given financial authority to your wife.

AAnonymous· Jun 20, 2018

Being a woman, amen to that. Just give us money for groceries and shopping please!

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