The Cost of Loving with Anna Williamson

This week, Anna Williamson (@annawilliamsonofficial) sits down with lifestyle influencers and couple, Nat and Ethan (@natandethan), to discuss the importance of financial independence despite your relationship status. Financial influencer and expert Rotimi Merriman-Johnson (@mrmoneyjar) also joins the team, to offer advice on how couples can better manage their finances while in a relationship, and the importance of transparency when making financial decisions together.#TheCostofLoving

This week's chat dives into how to balance money in a relationship when you have different spending habits, after Experian's research revealing that 1 in 3 Brits are unwilling to discuss money in their relationships.Anna Williamson (@annawilliamsonofficial) is joined by Love Island's Will Young (@Farmer_Will_) and Jessie Wynter (@jessiereneewynter) on this week's episode of Experian's Cost of Loving podcast, to share which role they take on when it comes to finances in their relationship. #TheCostofLoving

From your partner controlling your finances to them giving you a weekly allowance, did you know over half of Brits (52%) admit to overlooking a financial red flag in a past or current relationship, but don't always know how to identify them?In this episode, Anna joins Love Island star Sharon Gaffka (@sharongaffka) and Lauren Garrett from the charity Surviving Economic Abuse (@survivingeconomicabuse), as they have an open conversation on how to identify financial red flags in a relationship, and what tools are available to help you overcome them.#TheCostofLovingFor more information and support, please reach out to @survivingeconomicabuse /survivingeconomicabuse.org

From controlling behaviour to everyday micro-aggressions, a staggering 1 in 5 women will experience financial abuse in their lifetime, but often the signs go unnoticed.  In this episode, Anna joins motivational speaker, Malin Anderson (@missmalinsara), and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse (@survivingeconomicabuse), Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE, as they discuss how to spot the signs of financial abuse and what to do if you're experiencing them. #TheCostofLoving

From being stuck in a relationship because you can't afford to leave, to having a ‘break up budget', this episode discusses some of the trending topics and statistics around financial breakups.   Join special guest Curtis Pritchard (@curtispritchard12), Oenone (@oenonee) and Anna as they talk prenups, nesting and respond to some of your financial break up questions.  #TheCostofLoving

What is financial infidelity? This episode explores debt and financial dishonesty in relationships, from making secret purchases using joint funds to concealing debt from a partner.  Join special guest Megan Micklewright (@thesavvyspenderofficial) and Anna to find out how and when to have transparent, honest conversations about your financial situation with a romantic partner and keep your relationship going from strength to strength.  #TheCostOfLoving

From lying about your salary to impress, to the 'loud budgeting' trend, this episode addresses the ‘wage gap' in relationships, including the subsequent power dynamics and how to navigate open and honest conversations about finances with your partner. Devamsha Gunput (@devamshagunput), aka ‘the financial hot girl', and authors and lifestyle influencers, @twodadsinlondon, join Anna to discuss wage disparity in relationships. #TheCostOfLoving

Tayo and Antoinette Oguntonade of @BrickzWithTipz join Anna to explore gender stereotypes and expectations within the world of dating. Based on recent trends emphasised on social media, we've seen increasingly extreme dating examples as social feeds are packed with viral stories about expectations of who should pay on a date and how much they should be spending.  This episode discusses how these trends are toxic and can set unhealthy, unrealistic expectations for both men and women.