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Why being single can cost more

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Society financially penalizes people who fly solo. From housing and groceries to healthcare premiums, the 'single tax' costs individuals thousands of extra dollars a year because modern economies are structured around dual-income households. Teaming up with roommates or co-buying property with friends is the ultimate modern financial hack.

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