My ATFGent is nearing 60. In an alternate universe I would most certainly date him, money or not. I prefer the confidence, emotional maturity and bcd skills of a man who has lived enough to know himself and what he wants.
I make my own money (yes even before doing this). I really despise anyone having any illusions of control over me, emotional, mental, spiritual or financial.
Money is power. Whether we like it or not it is. Would I love to be taken care of and shop to my heart's content? Well, the last time I checked I still have a vagina so...uh...ya lol! But I would have to really trust someone to give up my financial independence, which is highly unlikely.
Some of the best advice I ever heard was in Econ 101. During the first class the professor said, "Ladies, you are the only ones who really need to pay attention in here. If you know your money you will never have to settle for anything".
Phildo, you might get a kick out of this, he actually encouraged me to go to an all women's college because as he said, "The key to being a successful woman is knowing how to compete with other successful women. Men are easy." Smart guy. And older too. I'd guess late 50s early 60s.
Maybe it is a daddy complex. My dad was great guy and super super smart. I'm definitely drawn to that type.