Fastest Four: Why is Dating So Expensive?
From The Get Ready For The Future Show by GenWealth Financial Advisors
May 29, 2026 · 4 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the rising costs of dating in America and its implications on personal finances.
Dating in America just got a lot more expensive — and it's revealing something bigger about the state of personal finances in this country. The average cost of a first date has climbed to $189 in 2026, up 12.5% from last year — outpacing overall inflation. Millennials are spending an average of $252 per date, and social media is making expectations even more extreme. Meanwhile, the U.S. personal savings rate has dropped to 3.6% — the lowest since COVID — household debt sits at $18.8 trillion, and credit card balances have hit $1.25 trillion. Your personal finances are personal. Don't let social media make your money decisions for you.
Topics covered
- dating costs
- personal finance
- inflation
- millennials
- household debt
- credit card debt
Keywords
- dating
- personal finance
- inflation
- millennials
- household debt
- credit card debt
- savings rate
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: COVID
Places: America
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