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Dating can be fun on a budget. (Photos: 123rf.com)

Dating Debt

Dating on a Budget As a 20-something, I tend to be drawn to all things fun and fabulous. I love buying chic clothes to wear to cool bars and brunches. I like to think that money is my kryptonite, and I have learned to accept that. So whenever I enter a new relationship, I am sure
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When should you start splitting the bill? (Photo: Dave Ramsey/Deseret News)

Going Dutch

Splitting the Bill on a Date According to a Match.com study, over 50 percent of men are spending more than $50 per date. That can add up very quickly. But speaking to your significant other about chipping in can also be a tricky situation. The idea of “going Dutch,” or splitting
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My Treat

When the Lady Pays I am pretty open with the fact that I like manners; I think they’re sexy. As Corrine Bailey Rae said, “I have a weakness for etiquette.” And with that, yes, I do think the man should pay for the meal on the first date. However, I do think some women take
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