Being savvy with money makes one an attractive partner

A survey noted that 93 per cent of people said good money management is an important must-have for potential partners. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: UNSPLASH
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SINGAPORE - Who of these two prospective suitors would most appeal to women here - a handsome man with little to no savings, or an average-looking chap who is savvy in managing money?

Going by the first-of-its-kind financial survey on love and the dating game, it appears the guy who is good with money would trounce his good-looking peer once his financial skills are known to potential partners.

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