Finances are a major factor in romantic relationships

Hardly surprising news: finances can hurt a romantic relationship.

Fair Isaac Corp. conducted a national survey on consumer attitudes to credit. Nearly one-third of those who responded said they would not share their credit score with their spouse.

Maybe no surprise given this lack of trust that money conflicts cause more friction in a relationship than cheating - though surely it’s easier to work out money matters. Or it should be.

The article reporting this survey goes on to ask how happy you would be if your partner lavished expensive gifts on you for Valentine’s Day.

It concludes: “these surveys are a constant reminder that while roses or chocolates are nice on Valentine’s Day, the best gift you can give your honey is to handle your finances right. Clearly that will make a difference in your quality of life together.”

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