How to manage money with your partner

Don’t let money come between you and your partner – here’s how to handle finances harmoniously

HOW we handle money is such an integral part of who we are that it’s hardly surprising it can be a major flashpoint in relationships. It’s one of the biggest causes of conflict in marriages and long-term relationships, and one of the main reasons for divorce.

Whether you’re in a new relationship and now have to face making joint financial decisions, or have been with your partner for a while and find money is often a source of friction, help is at hand.

Warren Ingram, executive director of Galileo Capital and author of Become Your Own Financial Advisor, says if you commit to getting to grips with your finances together it can become a great foundation in your relationship. He and other money experts share their tips.