Surveys Show How Debt Weighs on Romance
Money remains a leading cause of stress in romantic relationships, according to surveys released ahead of Valentine's Day.
But that doesn't mean you should avoid discussing finances, they say.
In a Country Financial Security Index Survey called "'Til Debt Due Us Part," more than 9 in 10 of the 1,000 respondents told the insurance company it is important to discuss finances with their significant others.
About 7 in 10 surveyed said they prefer to start conversations about personal finances within the first few months of a relationship or sooner. Joe Buhrmann, manager of financial security at Country Financial, says in a press release:
