Clarissa Moore, a financial coach known for her no-nonsense money advice, is making waves with her latest social media post warning women to vet potential partners for financial red flags.
In a viral Instagram reel posted on Feb. 19, 2025, Moore spoke about the importance of financial transparency in relationships, urging women to protect both their wallets and their peace of mind.
“Sis, before you catch feelings, do your homework!” Moore wrote in the post’s caption. “Dating is cute until you find out he’s financially reckless, drowning in debt, or hiding a whole bankruptcy. Protect your purse AND your peace because these men be living double lives and be broke in both of them.”
Moore outlined a seven-step process for researching a potential partner’s financial and legal history in her accompanying IG video.
She compared her approach to that of a detective, advising women to conduct background checks to avoid hidden financial burdens.
Among her key recommendations:
- Sex Offender Registry – “Protect yourself and your family first. Always check.”
- Baby Registries – Searching Amazon, Target, and Walmart for unexpected upcoming fatherhood announcements.
- District Court Systems – Checking for records of parking tickets, child support cases, evictions, or outstanding warrants in any state where a partner has lived.
- Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps – Running a phone number through services like Zelle to confirm a person’s real identity and financial dealings.
Moore’s blunt advice has sparked widespread discussion on financial literacy and relationships, with many women praising her for shedding light on a commonly overlooked aspect of dating.
“Getting into the wrong relationship can severely impact your finances,” she warned in the video, recounting personal experiences where she uncovered hidden debts and even undisclosed children through simple online searches.
Her call to action?
“Do your research before committing to a relationship, because financial red flags are just as important as emotional ones.”
Moore’s viral post underscores a growing trend of financial self-protection in modern dating, particularly among women aiming to build wealth and financial independence.
