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Wellness programs key to keeping financial stress out of relationships: expert

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Employers can help employees maintain harmony in their relationship on Valentine’s Day and beyond through financial wellness programs, says Connie Cooper, associate vice-president of executive financial counselling and education services at CWB Wealth.

According to a recent survey by the Royal Bank of Canada, more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of Canadians said money is a source of stress in their relationship. The survey, which polled more than 1,500 Canadians aged 25 and older who are in a cohabitating relationship, found 20 per cent believed their partner simply avoids talking to them about their finances and 26 per cent admitted to not knowing what steps to take next.

Click here to read the full article by Sadie Janes, originally published on Benefits Canada on February 14, 2025, featuring insights from Connie Cooper, AVP, Executive Financial Counselling & Education Services.

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