According to a recent Harris Poll, the most important source of stress for American couples is money. 44% of younger adults (18-54) and 23% of older adults (55+) cite money as their top stressor.
Therefore, as a new couple, Jeremiah and Bethany should be careful about financial roadblocks. Some strategies that newly-wed couples can try in order to have better finances is trying to eliminate debt that they brought into the relationship, reviewing their healthcare plans and outlining their short-term and long-term goals.