If you're seriously considering a pre-nup in your relationship, you aren't the only one according to a new survey conducted by TD.
The survey, which polled roughly 1,500 Canadians, shows 36 per cent of British Columbians want their partner to sign a pre-nup if they were getting married or entering a common-law relationship.
Across the country, Gen Z was the age group most in favour of a pre-nup, with 52 per cent saying they would want one in a relationship. It's something Meranda Hamilton, senior manager of youth and student banking at TD Bank, said stood out.
"My hypothesis is that the economic climate is top of mind for a lot of Canadians, but probably really top of mind for Gen Z," Hamilton told the NOW.
"They're at a life stage where they're just starting out in their careers a lot of times. And they're also at a life stage where they're likely saving for those big milestones like buying a home or car or getting married, and when you talk about, you know, things like inflation, they're going to disproportionately impact people in that stage," she said.
Fifty-four per cent of those surveyed in B.C. said their partner's net worth is important to them in a relationship while 66 per cent said they would consider breaking up with a partner if they found out their partner was lying about their finances. Three in four B.C. residents argue with their significant other about money, the poll found.
Meanwhile, 57 per cent said they would think about ending a relationship over their partner's bad spending habits.
Being truthful about money was perhaps the most important point for British Columbians, with 72 per cent saying they agree that financial transparency and responsibility was important.
Seventy-five per cent said they agreed having a shared financial plan was important, which tied for the highest percentage of the provinces.
"I would say, if you're thinking about love and money and relationships, my best advice is to set a budget, because it does help keep the conversations objective," Hamilton said.
"It helps you visualize transparently the resources you have between each other, and that can totally help prevent miscommunication."
