Younger people no longer consider it taboo.

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The “cash-candid dating” trend sees couples take cheap outings like a walk or picnic rather than a costly meal

The research, for dating app Bumble, found 42 per cent of the 18-to-34 age group prefer a modest date.

Nearly a third reckon it is fine to chat about being broke when starting a relationship.

A third were “conscious of their date’s budget” when suggesting a venue compared with a fifth of the 45-to-54 age bracket.

One in ten would discuss their wage and one in five said it is more important than ever to go out with someone “financially stable”.

Dating expert Jessica Alderson said: “Being open about your finances on dating apps filters out people who are interested in you for the wrong reasons.

It also shows honesty and vulnerability, which are attractive traits.”