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The cost of being single

Higher costs per person, and how to trim them.

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Many costs are cheaper per person when shared: rent, utilities, streaming, even groceries. Singles pay the full amount.

Ways to trim

  • Consider a roommate, or a smaller place
  • Buy groceries for one: smaller sizes, freezing portions
  • Share streaming or memberships with family, within the rules
  • Ask about single-person discounts on insurance and phone plans

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