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What Are Your Hidden Relationship Costs?

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We liked this story from New York Magazine‘s The Cut blog that suggests that along with the financial perks of being in a long-term relationship (half the rent, cheaper health insurance), there are costs that you just can’t avoid — …

Is It Wise to “Invest” in Dating? (Short Answer: Yes)

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Despite the cash layout involved in dating — things like the cost of a date, plus incidentals such as makeup, new dresses, and babysitting fees — Forbes says dating is still a wise investment option.

Credit-Score Dating is Apparently a Thing, Says NY Times

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Would you be offended or impressed if a man asked you about your credit history before deciding to date you seriously? According to the New York Times, some people are actually asking each other for their credit scores while on …

What’s a Financial Dominatrix?

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Is it possible to toil so hard at your chosen profession and make so much money that you hire a dominatrix to help sort out your feelings about your earnings? Yep, according to an essay by “Goddess Nia” for New York …

Does Having More Money Lead to Better Sex?

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If you have a lot of cash to your name, that might allow you to relax and have better sex as a result, according to a survey mentioned in sexpert Ian Kerner’s newest sex column for CNN.com.

When You Can’t Afford a Divorce: Separations Popular

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New research from Ohio State University has found that more economically disadvantaged couples are opting for long-term marital separations as an alternative to a legal divorce.

Would You Sext Strangers for Cash?

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Shooting dirty texts to a love interest (or lust interest) is more popular than ever among both teens and buttoned-up adults, and now women 18 and older can profit from their, ahem, creative writing…if they’re willing to text strangers. AdultSMSTexts.com …

Three Online Dating Sites Say They’ll Screen for Predators

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Online dating services Match.com, eHarmony, and Spark Networks (geared toward certain ethnic and religious groups) have all pledged to step up their efforts to protect members from predators, the California attorney general’s office announced yesterday.

Man to Admit Scamming Millions from Women on Dating Site

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It takes a truly creative mind to come up not only with stories for legal thrillers and fantasy novels, but also fake personas designed to bilk women out of millions of dollars via an online dating site. Author Mitchell Gross, 61, …

What Recession? Matchmakers Report Booming Business

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Is the love industry recession-proof? It seems that way, according to a new story from Crain’s, which reports that high-end New York City matchmakers‘ business is actually increasing.