I think it helps to get the first date. You need some kind of leverage. You're either good looking, have an awesome personality, or money. Having any one of those 3 things will get you that first date.
I don't think money attracts only gold diggers. They want someone who is unique/better then the other guys. Period. Same goes for us with women. Money is just one way to stand out and I think it can be both negative and positive. Depends on how you look at it.
Agreed.
If you try to flaunt it and brag around with what you own it'll obviously be a turnoff except for the biggest gold diggers.