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Would you tell your other half how much money you have?
Well, more than a quarter of people in relationships are in a 鈥榝inancial situationship鈥� - that's apparently long term partners who share their lives but not their money. That research is from a new report by Legal and General - they're a financial services company.
Based on a survey of 3,000 adults in a relationship, the research suggests that when it comes to money, couples are in no rush to make it official, waiting nearly five years before managing their finances together. They also found 17% of people avoid the conversation altogether...
We speak to two people about their financial arrangements...

It鈥檚 been a big week for students across the country, with A-Level results. And for many, it marks the start of something huge - planning a brand new life away from home at university. However, is the rising cost of living making it nearly impossible for students to afford the Uni lifestyle?
A new study from the Higher Education Policy Institute - suggests it just might be.
Research found that the average student in the UK now needs around 拢61,000 over the course of a typical three-year degree just to maintain what鈥檚 called a 鈥渕inimum socially acceptable standard of living" - and that doesn鈥檛 even include tuition fees.
We hear about how the cost of living is impacting students at university.

'Bangernomics' is the art of buying cheap, reliable cars - or 'bangers' - and running them into the ground, rather than splashing out on brand-new models. It's about smart motoring on a tight budget, focusing on value, practicality, and minimal depreciation.
Driving a 鈥渂anger鈥� might not sound glamorous - but with car prices rising, more people are turning to 'Bangernomics' as a way to stay mobile without breaking the bank. We hear from two 'Bangernomic' enthusiasts about how to find the prefect "banger".

Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Jay Unger