The course of true love rarely runs smooth, but as with so much else in life, how smoothly it runs may be profoundly affected by the amount of money in the mix. This means that, while it is very rare that a person only cares about how much money their partner has, it isn't completely unimportant, and a pragmatically-minded person may take it into account. Fortunately, these days, women have the means to their financial independence, which means it's far less essential to choose a man of means and easier to focus on whether a potential partner is a good guy with integrity, a sense of humor, and (hopefully) a set of killer abs.

Still, whether it's important to you or not, there are a few factors that impact whether you're likely to meet a man with money. Generally, people hang out with folks of a similar educational and socioeconomic background, meaning that the easiest way to snag a rich, high-earning man is to be a rich, high-earning woman! Wealthier partners also cluster in certain industries, neighborhoods, and hobbies.

That means looking at your lifestyle, preferences, and background is a great way to figure out what sort of guy you're likely to meet, and what kind of bank account he'll have — information that can help you adjust your choices toward a more target-rich environment in future. Of course, if you don't care what he has financially because you're doing fine yourself, you just don't mind about money that much, or you like the option of getting yourself a sexy stay-at-home dad who'll care for the home and put your career and dreams first, then you may not need to change a thing!