I ask men if they have a pension plan before I seriously date them. It's not because I care how much money they have.

• Nicola Prentis sorted out her finances three years ago and is on track for retirement.
• She's found that a man's attitude toward pensions, saving, and spending is a good indicator of compatibility.
• Now, she always asks them if they have a pension early on while dating.

"Have you got a pension?" isn't the first question I ask a date but it's high on my list if I'm considering an actual relationship.