You can’t afford to fall in love
You can’t afford to fall in love
Niv Bavarsky
| On Tuesdays, the Brew’s Matty Merritt brings you the news you need to make life a little easier during your 9-5, 5-9, or OOO. Where have all the good men gone? Maybe they’re broke. A new Bank of America survey found that 51% of respondents aged 18 to 29 spent $0 per month on dates this year, suggesting that Gen Z might be pulling back on wining and dining to save money. Finding love isn’t cheap: In February, BMO Financial Group reported that the average cost of a date (which includes gas, food, grooming, and more) hit $189, up 12.5% from last year—which laps the 2.7% inflation rate over the same period. It’s not just dating: 40% of Gen Zers surveyed said they’ve cut back on dining out, 24% passed on events with friends, and 20% have started shopping at cheaper grocery stores |
