How Much Does Dating Cost in 2026? + Navigating a Prenup | Get This Ep. 4

Did you know the average Millennial spends over $250 per date? And even if you aren’t in a relationship, even flying solo comes with a single tax. In the relationship edition of #GetThis, we break down the true cost of modern dating and the surging popularity of prenups (reality check: they aren’t just for the wealthy). Plus, certified financial planner Jennifer Hughes shares a step-by-step roadmap for rebuilding after a break-up.1. The real cost of dating in CanadaFrom paid dating app subscriptions to the cost of the date itself, finding love can be an expensive endeavour. We break down our approach to dating expenses and answer the big question: Who should pay on the first date?2. Do you need a prenup before marriage?Everyone on TikTok is talking about prenups, and the impact is clear: More and more Gen-Zs and millennials are getting prenups before saying “I do.” But how do you really know if a prenup is right for you and your partner? 3. Managing money after a breakupNavigating singlehood after a divorce or separation is a challenge—but it’s also an opportunity to relearn financial basics. Jennifer Hughes explains the “single tax” and the critical checklist you need to work through post-breakup. ⏱️ Chapters:Here are the corrected timestamps for the topics covered in this video:0:00 Welcome to Get This: Relationship Edition0:31 The real cost of dating & personal rules for paying2:06 Dating apps, hidden date costs, and average spending stats8:31 Why are prenups trending?11:31 What to protect in a prenup14:45 Does asking for a prenup ruin the romance?15:57 Sponsor segment: Neo Joint Checking Account16:59 Meet Jennifer Hughes, Certified Financial Planner17:23 Managing money after a breakup & the "Single Tax"21:08 Post-breakup financial checklist: Managing assets, risk, and updating paperwork (Wills, beneficiaries, joint accounts)25:44 Wrap-up🔗 Resources & links:Who pays for a date in Canada? https://www.neofinancial.com/the-get/who-pays-for-the-date-canadaAre premium dating apps worth it? https://www.neofinancial.com/the-get/should-you-pay-for-premium-plans-on-dating-appsShould you have a prenup? https://www.neofinancial.com/the-get/what-is-a-prenup-agreement-canadaAverage Millennial spend on a date https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/23/date-flation-average-millennial-date-costs-252.html Prenups (since filming stat for millennials has climbed to 47% from 40%) https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/41-gen-zers-now-prenups-153000817.html Jennifer Hughes website: https://www.moderncents.ca/about/ Jennifer Hughes LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hughes-cfp%C2%AE-step-associate-59235212a/ 📧 Submit your question to The Get: [email protected]📩 Subscribe to The Get newsletter: https://www.neofinancial.com/the-get📲 Follow Neo Financial: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgnr3DFTnaFfCYRQN5r6ZjwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neofinancial/ Tiktok: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neofinancial/ X: https://x.com/Neofinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neo-financial/#CostOfDating #DatingApps #Prenup #SingleTax #PersonalFinanceCanada #GetThis #NeoFinancial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.