Love and money
The early stages of a relationship is a good time to discuss how you might share finances.
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Love and money.
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Understanding your financial compatibility.
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Starting out together.
Getting to know each other financially
Going on your first big trip together? Moving in together? Here's what you need to consider managing money as a couple.
How to discuss money in a relationship
Understand how you both feel about money and how to set up your goals for success before you combine finances.
Financial habits quiz
Take this short quiz to help you understand how you relate to saving and spending and how that can work in your relationships.
Setting couple goals
There’s no way around it: life costs money. Discussing the goals you share can help ensure you’ll have the funds to achieve them later.
Cheap date ideas: blossoming on a budget
Discover how you can share magical moments together with cheap date ideas that don’t break the bank. Spend quality time together and save.
Codependency and Financial Dependence
Discover whether you are in a financially co-dependent relationship and find useful tips to regain financial independence.
How to Move Out of Home & Manage Money
Unsure on how to move out of home? Westpac can help you understand all the moving parts. Understand the best ways to manage your money wisely here.
Sharing finances
Resources to help you decide how to manage your finances as a couple.
Sharing finances quiz
Getting together is an exciting time, but often the uncomfortable ‘money’ conversations get overlooked. Our Sharing finances quiz can help you ease into it.
Sharing property
If one or both of you already have property, handling things correctly at the start of a relationship can help you avoid issues that might come up later. You might even consider a financial agreement.
De facto relationship
Are you and your partner living together but are not married? If you are in a de facto relationship it’s important to know what this means for your finances.
Moving in together
Moving in with someone you love is an opportunity to discuss your goals and, importantly, how to work together to achieve them.
Moving in checklist
Moving into a new home is an exciting time. We’ve put together a handy checklist to ensure your next move is as easy as possible.
Planning further ahead
Now's the time to start thinking long term.
Keeping financially fit
It’s healthy for couples to review their finances at regular intervals as they work to achieve their goals. It also helps to have the right professional support team in place.
Family loans, insurance and trusts
In a long-term relationship, it’s wise to discuss what financial considerations, such as family loans, insurance and trusts, could mean for both of you.
Updating your relationship details
Your change in relationship status is a valuable detail in your personal history, so it’s important to inform key organisations of your new details.
Tools and resources
- Download the Love and money support guide (PDF 1MB) – a comprehensive guide designed to help you through financial considerations of a new relationship.
- Westpac’s Davidson Institute’s budget planner tool online
- Watch the Davidson Institute ' Planning for your financial future’ video
- Watch the Davidson Institute ' Budgeting’ video
- Interrelate's ‘Creating Positive Relationships’ complimentary online course could help couples communicate more effectively. Click here to register using this promotional code: WPCPRFREE
Important links
- Download the Westpac app for the fastest way to manage accounts and talk with us