Check this out, recently posted on NewInHomes.com
Manulife Bank of Canada recently commissioned Ipsos to conduct a survey about financial issues at home and confiding in a significant other. The results are shocking and unsurprising at the same time.
2,003 Canadians across all provinces were surveyed in May 2018. All respondents were between the ages of 20 and 69, and had a household income of more than $40,000.
Only 40% of married or common law Canadians often talk about money with their partner, and 50% say these conversations cause tension within the relationship. 20% simply ignore these types of conversations and money issues completely, which can’t be healthy.
Have you ever hidden the cost of something from your loved one? If so, you’re among the 10% who confessed to doing so. An additional 10% say they have lied to their partner about the cost of something.
How big of a purchase have you hidden? Hopefully it doesn’t beat this stat: 8% of men have hidden a purchase of $15,000 or more from their partner! How does a purchase this size fly under the radar? It can’t be easy to hide. Also, men under the age of 35 are most likely to hide debt.
That is scary as a realtor I want to help you find your dream home in Prince George but you have to talk to each other, avoid those scary surprises, trust me it will be easier in the long run. And when you are ready to buy email me denisedykes@royallepage.ca I was born and raised in the Prince George area and know it well. It is a team effort!
