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‘Let’s get together, double our income’: Money is the new dating trend

‘Let’s get together, double our income’: Money is the new dating trend

Love can conquer most things, but can it overcome financial differences? Australia’s singles aren’t so sure.

Can’t buy me love (or a house). Bethany Rae

Lucy DeanWealth reporter

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“So … what’s your after-tax income?”

A sexy question this is not, but 34 per cent of Australian singles surveyed by dating app Bumble believe questions about a potential partner’s financial status are fair game early on in a relationship, and 55 per cent consider it appropriate to talk about money within the first six months of dating.

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Lucy DeanWealth reporterLucy Dean writes about wealth management, personal finance, lifestyle and leisure, based in The Australian Financial Review's Sydney newsroom. Connect with Lucy on Twitter. Email Lucy at l.dean@afr.com

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