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Love and money

As Valentine's Day approaches, retailers of everything from greetings cards to champagne are doing their best to persuade that us romantic gifts are the key to relationship success.

But couples looking to keep love alive might be better off focusing on their joint finances.

Disagreements over money are one of the major causes of relationship breakdown, and experts agree being organised and honest about shared financial responsibilities is crucial to long-term happiness.