A Third of Newlyweds Are in the Dark About Their Spouse's Finances

Men are more likely than women to hide money from their spouses.
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For all the promises exchanged at the altar, parties rarely commit to telling new spouses what's going on in their bank accounts.

As a result, 33 percent of newlyweds are surprised by a partner's financial situation and 36 percent don't know anything about the partner's spending habits, according to a recent survey of Americans by credit-tracking firm Experian Plc.