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Talk money to me: Financial compatibility is the new love language and Canadians are speaking it fluently
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nTalk money to me: Financial compatibility is the new love language and Canadians are speaking it fluently\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nSimplii Financial finds most couples make a great team when it comes to their money\nTORONTO, Feb. 9, 2026 /CNW/ - This Valentine's Day, love is in the air, and so is financial harmony. A new poll from Simplii Financial shows that Canadian couples are far more aligned than you might expect when it comes to the tricky topic of money. In fact, Canadians might just be entering their \"power couple\" era.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to the poll, 96 per cent of Canadian couples agree on the importance of being on the same page financially, with 81 per cent saying they feel financially compatible and 79 per cent reporting that they make a great team when it comes to managing their money. Cupid's arrow? Please. The real spark is shared financial goals.\nAnd it's not just compatibility, communication is thriving too. Most couples chat about money regularly, with three quarters (75 per cent) speaking weekly or a few times a month, and nearly four in five (79 per cent) reporting they're satisfied with the frequency of these conversations. Even though nearly half of Canadians (44 per cent) admit that money conversations can be difficult for them, the poll shows that most couples still maintain consistent communication habits that support financial stability and mutual confidence.\nSimplii's poll also reveals that financial values are quietly shaping dating expectations. Canadians are paying attention to whether their partner has solid financial habits, shared goals, and a sense of security about the future. 88 per cent of Canadians say shared financial goals are important, 49 per cent are using financial status in dating decisions, and 74 per cent emphasize the importance of a financially secure partner.\n\"It's easy to think winning someone's heart takes big gestures or splashy nights out,\" said Atanaska Novakova, EVP and Head, Simplii Financial. \"But these find...