Mercury Reporter|Published3 hours agoValentine’s financial date: How couples can align money goals

This Valentine’s Day, discover how a financial date night can help couples communicate better about money. Financial issues are known to be one of the major causes of strife in relationships, with couples avoiding talking about money and long-term saving until it’s too late. Therefore, this Valentine’s Day, Cebile Zibi, head of trade marketing at Momentum Advice, suggests that couples have an intentional financial date night where they can discuss calm, structured conversations about money, priorities, and long-term wellbeing.

“When financial decisions feel overwhelming or unclear, even simple choices can carry unnecessary emotional weight. While tools like insurance and investments help absorb financial shocks, the real challenge is often the mental and emotional load that comes with feeling unprepared or unsure. A financial date night creates space for the emotional and practical sides of money to meet.

It turns money from a potential source of conflict into a shared language, replacing assumptions with understanding and alignment.” Zibi says getting your financial house in order is not just a practical exercise. It is an act of self-care that builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and strengthens relationships. “When money is aligned with values, financial planning extends beyond retirement projections; it creates daily peace of mind, supports healthier conversations, and replaces uncertainty with intention.” For more stories from The Mercury, click the linkTHE MERCURY