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Marriage has often been seen as the end goal of a committed relationship in the past, but this is rapidly changing.

It is becoming more and more common for unmarried couples to remain that way (see graph) while sharing bank accounts, buying a house, and starting a family.

Unfortunately, leaving the knot untied leaves you without many legal protections that married couples benefit from, even though you are likely to have the same financial concerns.

If you are in a committed relationship, but you and your partner are not interested in walking down the aisle, it is worth considering the following tips for financial security.