Summer holidays are meant to be the most cheerful time of year, but 38.3 per cent of Australians argue over money with their loved ones. I know it is probably stating the bleeding obvious, but I always reckon it’s interesting to see what everyone else is arguing about to judge whether Libby and I are… Read more »
I know this isn’t very romantic, but have you ever lied to your partner about how much something cost or kept a financial secret from them? You’re not the only one, with new research revealing we’re a nation of financial cheaters. According to a recent Compare the Market survey, almost a third of Australians have… Read more »
Financial abuse is a powerful and dangerous form of intimidation which is a lot more common is Australia than you think. Wednesday was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with older Australians being encouraged to stay alert for the warning signs of financial abuse and scams, coinciding with new CommBank research which found this age group… Read more »
Studies have shown that arguments over money rank highly as one of the top reasons for divorce, second only to affairs and infidelity. New research by online trading brokerage firm Global Prime suggests that those arguments over money may be rooted in gender. The study found that men and women may be driven by different… Read more »
Love and money is always tricky but it seems millions of Australians are happy to keep their spending habits a secret from their partner. Almost 20 per cent of us aren’t honest about spending. A new Canstar survey asked Aussies how much money they feel is acceptable to spend without telling a partner. The results… Read more »
A budget Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be as grim as it sounds. In fact, you can knock your partner’s socks off with these ideas… among other things… wink, wink. By Georgie Koch Ah love, ain’t it grand? The long walks, hand holding, having a backup plus-one for every event and lazy Saturday night in,… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: How can I balance love and money? Let’s open a can of worms, shall we? Because if there’s one topic that is guaranteed to make us squirm, it’s love and money.… Read more »
Mixing love and money can often kill the romance, according to some fascinating research from comparison website Finder. It found no savings, unpaid debt and poor financial knowledge have all led to Australians getting dumped from a relationship. And 40 per cent of people have no idea what their partner is worth… now that is… Read more »
If you live together and you split, your ex could file a legal claim for up to half your superannuation. Even if you’re not married. Moving in together is an exciting time for people in relationships. Likely the last thing on your mind is what might happen in the event of a breakup. But it’s… Read more »
Money is one of those hidden awkward, murky areas of love. So, when’s the best time to discuss money in a new relationship? Research from financial institution ING showed that one in five Australians keep financial secrets from their partner. Which isn’t surprising – I don’t know of any relationship which is completely transparent about… Read more »
