I know when I was looking for a life partner, I wanted to know he would make enough money to support a family. We were in college and he didn't have much money at the time, but I knew his degree would be able to get him started in an earning career. Not only did he have to have the potential to make enough money, but I also wanted to see that he could live frugally and not blow the whole family budget on toys 'n' stuff. I wanted to have the flexibility to spend some time at home with kids without having to send them to daycare straight off the bat, and all my financial decisions have reflected that desire.
A large part of marriage is entering into a lifetime financial partnership with another person, so it makes sense to make sure you're on the same page as far as money concerns go. At age 20, I think showing you have ambition and potential may be sufficient.
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