Money talks: study tests if financial coaching boosts relationship success

NCT ID NCT05359185

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding career coaching and financial planning to standard relationship education helps couples more than relationship classes alone. 344 couples were randomly assigned to one of two groups and tracked for a year. Researchers measured relationship satisfaction, communication, income, and financial strain to see if the extra services made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance: relationship education, career coaching, financial planning
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that adding financial and career support to relationship classes helps couples build stronger relationships and better economic stability.
What could go wrong: This is a completed behavioral study, not a medical trial. Results may not apply to all couples, and improvements may be modest or short-term.

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COUPLES RELATIONAL PROBLEMS RELATIONSHIP, MARITAL

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Locations

The Parenting Center

Fort Worth, Texas, 76107, United States

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