The Root of All Evil ; Money Talks Causing Many Couples to Row and Break Up. But There Are Easy Ways to Avoid Financial Tensions, Says Sarah Pennells
Evening Standard - London › January 16, 2008
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ACCORDING to research carried out by the Financial Services AuthoritySarah Pennells, 75 per cent of couples find money the hardest subject to talk about, while 25 per cent argue when they do try and discuss it.
It is not so important if you and your partner have different attitudes to money while you are dating but it can be a very different matter once you take on joint financial commitments, such as a mortgage. With property prices falling, some couples feel under pressure to jump onto the housing ladder. However, it is not a good idea to buy together just because you think it might improve your relationship. In fact, if you have to struggle to pay the mortgage or if your job is not very secure it could be a route to further rows.See the full content of this document
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The Root of All Evil ; Money Talks Causing Many Couples to Row and Break Up. But There Are Easy Ways to Avoid Financial Tensions, Says Sarah Pennells
And if the worst happens and you split up, you could discover how complicated unravelling joint financial commitments can be.
Assuming you are both comfortable with the idea of buying toget...See the full content of this document
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