The world has been turned upside down, in case you haven’t noticed. As people everywhere are confined to their homes for all or most of every day due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, we are left with an unusually high amount of free time on our hands. How should we spend it? Believe it or not, there are ways to make the most out of this quarantine.

Married couples will probably be spending more time with one another than they have in years, or perhaps more than they ever have. During these long stretches of inactivity, one useful activity for you and your spouse to partake in is going over your finances.

More often than not, one person in a marriage has far more understanding and knowledge of the family’s financial situation than the other. He or she might be in charge of paying the bills, managing the assets, setting a budget, etc. The other person is largely oblivious to these details, which can lead to a myriad of marital issues.

Financial problems are one of the leading causes of divorce. In this trying time, when millions of people around the world are experiencing a financial downturn in their lives, many couples become highly susceptible to these types of problems. Money issues become exacerbated further when one spouse is lacking in terms of financial acumen.

Take some time to familiarize yourself with your family’s finances. If you are the one in the know, teach your partner about the economics of the household. These efforts can lead to a much happier marriage in the long run, while also helping you make it through this difficult quarantine.