How much money should you spend on dating when it’s a struggle to keep up with the bills? A 32-year-old fashion designer opens up about the financial pressures women face on the dating scene, and what it’s like looking for love with a tight budget.

Financial expert Melissa Leong, author of Happy Go Money, provides some practical advice for keeping costs under control without having to sabotage your love life. 

This episode was produced by Ghada Alsharif, Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Sean Pattendon, Kevin Sexton and Andrea Varsany

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