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Oct 2024

39m 18s

The Singles Tax & Money In Relationships

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen

About this episode

Is it more expensive to be single or in a relationship? We dive into it, share tips to save money while you’re single & how to manage finances in a relationship.

🧾LINKS & RECEIPTS

Cotton On Cosy Novelty Scruff Slipper The Cost Of Living Crisis - The Salvation Army The Singles Tax: The Price You Pay For Not Being In A Relationship - Sydney Morning Herald The Vast Majority Of Single Americans Feel The Burden of the Singles Tax - Forbes Is It More Expensive To Be Single Or In A Relationship? - University Of Queensland

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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

Executive Producer: Roisin Yau

Studio/Editor: Made In Katana

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