They may say money isn’t everything, but it definitely matters in the dating world. In fact, a new survey finds that most daters agree that making less than $30,000 a year is a deal-breaker. According to the U.S. census data, the median annual salary in the U.S. is $37,000. Also, a student loan debt of more than $28,000 is a red flag for many daters. Experts agree that couples need to discuss finances sooner rather than later in their relationship and need to ask each other the following questions: