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Among those who report ever com-
bining finances with a spouse or partner
and either committing a financial decep-
tion or their partner/spouse committing
a financial deception:
• Women were significantly more
likely than men to report that financial
deceptions caused an argument (47 per-
cent vs. 37 percent).
• Adults with children under age 18 in
their households were significantly more
likely than those without to say the de-
ception caused an argument (47 percent
vs. 36 percent). Photo Courtesy of Amanda Sanders
• One in five (19 percent) said the
deception caused the couple to grow
closer together, and 16 percent said the
deception caused the couple to commu-
nicate proactively.

Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online with- How to Wash Different
in the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf
of NEFE between June 28-30, 2021,
among 2,073 adults ages 18+, of whom Types of White Shoes
1,248 reported ever combining finances
with a spouse or partner. Of those who
reported ever combining finances with By Amanda Sanders
a spouse or partner, 555 reported they
had committed a financial deception,
while 650 reported either that they or aring for white sticking which can add to shoe. To clean white
their spouse/partner had committed shoes requires the color change. leather, you can use a Mr.
a financial deception. Results were Cspecial attention • Be cautious about Clean sponge and neutral
weighted for age within gender, region, as dirt and stains are un- throwing shoes into leather cream. Fun fact,
race/ethnicity, income and education avoidable and are easily the washing machine. I leather sneakers can be
where necessary to align them with visible on a white surface. don’t recommend using airbrushed white after a
their actual proportions in the popu- Fortunately, there are the washing machine good professional clean-
lation. Propensity score weighting was many ways to bring a for shoes because it can ing! If you want to clean
also used to adjust for respondents’ dirty pair of white shoes warp and damage some canvas and athletic shoes
propensity to be online. back to life and their of the shoes. When it at home, dry brush it
original color. Amanda comes to suede and with a toothbrush to get
About NEFE Sanders, Celebrity Stylist, leather white shoes, rid of as much dirt and
The National Endowment for Financial Fashion Consultant, and these materials can be debris as you can. Then,
Education (NEFE) champions effective Lifestyle Expert at Aman- completely damaged mix warm water with a
financial education. NEFE is the inde- daSanders.com, shares from the rinse cycle. bit of laundry detergent
pendent, centralizing voice providing her top tips on how to Also, the heat from the like Arm & Hammer Odor
leadership, research and collaboration best remove stains for washer can damage the Blasters and submerge
to advance financial well-being. As one different types of white glue that holds the soles the whole shoe in a buck-
of the first organizations to embark on shoes and get them to together. It is better to air et. Use the brush to scrub
the mission of wholly dedicating its look as good as new. dry shoes by gathering the mixture into stains,
efforts on improving the effectiveness of • Acknowledge that newspapers, crinkling rinse off all residue, and
financial education, NEFE continues its white shoes will even- them, and inserting them air dry completely.
legacy of strengthening action-oriented tually turn yellow. You into the shoe. Make sure • Opt for a laundry
research agendas, mobilizing interme- can’t prevent sneakers to take out the laces and service for convenience.
diaries, and creating better solutions for from turning white to soles and let them sit I love using a service like
researchers, educators, practitioners and yellow because that nat- overnight. “Cobbler Concierge” as
policymakers. For more information, urally happens over time. • Use cleaning they will pick up and
visit www.nefe.org. However, there are ways products that are suited drop off your sneakers,
to prevent debris from to the material of the looking new and fresh!

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