Martin Lewis explains why couples should never hide debt from each other

Personal Finance
9 Sep 2026 • 10:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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Martin Lewis explains why couples should never hide debt from each other

  • Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning to couples regarding hidden bank accounts and secret debts.
  • Lewis addressed a story about a woman who kept a secret £3,000 savings buffer from her partner.
  • He clarified that while he supports financial independence within a relationship, partners should never hide debt from each other.
  • Lewis warned that hidden debt can still stick to and impact a partner, even if they are completely unaware of its existence.
  • Lewis was speaking on ITV’s This Morning on Wednesday.

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