Gen-Z, Millennials say financial health is more important than looks
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – A February 2025 survey found 33% of Gen Z and millennials prioritize emergency savings over looks in romantic partners, reflecting financial stability as key to compatibility.
- On February 13, 2025, The Harris Poll survey polled 2,081 U.S. adults, finding good savings habits, low debt, good credit scores and monthly budgeting outrank appearance.
- As Americans delay marriage and more women enter the workforce, young adults view financial health as essential to commitment, Dr. Deb Castaldo says.
- Roughly one-quarter of Americans prioritize emergency savings and regular savings contributions over physical appearance, while one-third cite low debt and strong credit scores as more attractive.
- Nearly one in five Gen Z and millennials ended relationships after discovering partner debt, while Dr. Deb Castaldo warns, `It can really cause a lot of emotional distress if one partner feels that the other partner is being irresponsible or is not functioning financially`.
- With financial health gaining importance, more transparency on credit and income may emerge in dating.
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fizkes // Shutterstock Gen-Z, Millennials say financial health is more important than looks Money can’t buy happiness, but strong finances may be able to get you a few more dates. That’s according to a February survey, among more than 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of consumer fintech banking platform Current, which found that good savings habits, low debt, good credit scores, and monthly budgeting are more important t…

Gen-Z, Millennials say financial health is more important than looks
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