Rather than scaring dates off, the awkward money questions are working for these women Is a first date too soon to bring up money? It may be seen as an instant turn-off, but for some, knowing about a potential partner’s income is as important as what they look like. More than a third of British adults say financial compatibility is more important in a relationship than wanting children or getting married, according to a Natwest survey. It also found that a quarter would be put off by a date if they had a low credit score.
In the US, where personal credit scores are more important and commonplace, some young people have advertised theirs on their online dating profile. Score, a dating app for people with good credit, launched in the US earlier this year – although it shut down a few months later..