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Secret Spending: Half of British Couples Hide Purchases
12/4/2025
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Story summary
- AJ Bell and Opinium report that over half of British adults in relationships engage in secret spending.
- Men spent an average of £2,545 secretly.
- Clothing was the most common hidden purchase, with 20% of men and 35% of women admitting it.
- Gen Z spent £4,303 on purchases, compared with £384 for those over 55.
- Experts warn that this behavior may indicate deeper financial communication issues within couples.
