The cost of money lies

Money secrets between partners are more common than most people want to admit, and the consequences can be significant on both a financial and personal level. KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco featured Family Credit Management President and Founder Michael McAuliffe on its Mornings on 2 program in February 2026 for a candid conversation about financial infidelity, covering everything from hidden credit card balances to spending that quietly never makes it into the household budget.

Financial infidelity does not always look dramatic. It can start small, a purchase here or a balance there that one partner does not mention, and grow into something that undermines shared financial goals and erodes the trust that healthy finances depend on. For couples who discover it, the path forward involves addressing both the practical damage and the communication breakdown that allowed it to happen.

McAuliffe brought his expertise in credit counseling to the conversation, offering perspective on how couples can protect themselves financially while also preserving the transparency that makes shared financial life work.

Watch the full segment on KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco.