The Experts’ Guide to Modern Money Etiquette

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Navigating a cost of living crisis in a world where we can tap and spend without a thought is changing the way we manage our personal finances. So how do we navigate this new money etiquette?

Who pays on a first date?

You might not be ready to share your credit score on your dating app profile, but don’t be afraid to set out your financial boundaries.

The cost of living has made people more understanding, according to Dr Caroline West, a sex and relationship expert for the dating app Bumble. “It’s totally normal to stress over the financial side of dating, like who pays for what, or whether to split things 50/50. These debates aren’t disappearing any time soon, but my advice is to always be upfront with yourself about your expectations and limits, and make sure to communicate them.”

According to Bumble’s stats, more people are choosing alcohol-free “dry dating” and low-cost, low-pressure first meetings. Read more about it here.