• Do you NEED to get married?

  • Oct 15 2024
  • Length: 42 mins
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Do you NEED to get married?

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  • Marriage is considered an essential part of life. Money is part of that. Recently, society has lamented the cost of being single. But sometimes the costs aren’t financial. And there’s a move—especially among those who identify as women—to eschew marriage.* The marriage age has risen over time, especially since Miranda got married.* CNBC gathers information about how money issues can stress a marriage and lead to divorce.* We discuss the expense of marriage, and you can find information about that from the Wall Street Journal and Fidelity.* Here’s some information about the tax benefits of marriage.* What you need to know about married filing separately.* Disability is a different issue. We discuss divorce to qualify for disability benefits and whether you could lose SSI benefits if you get married.* Research on women and heterosexual marriages/relationships:* Unmarried, childless women are happiest people of all, expert says* Pew Research Center* Gender gaps in sharing household responsibilities* More Pew Research Center on women doing more around the house* Married women with children spend more time on housework than single moms* Is Marriage a Bad Deal for Women?* Women and divorce:* More couples are divorcing* Median age at first divorce* Why women file for divorce more than men* Miranda wrote about how women no longer have to settle for someone who doesn’t contribute to housework or support in non-monetary ways.* Sarah shares about ending one relationship and finding her husband when more financially stable.* Financial aspects of divorce:* Debt and divorce* Cost of divorce* How Does Divorce Impact My Business?* Our friend Kate Dore’s article about hiding assets in crypto* Prenuptial agreements:* Savvy Ladies* Kiplinger* Britannica Money* Erin Lowry on Miss Be Helpful* We have resources on managing household finances if you aren’t married and dealing with family issues when unmarried.* Being single is fine:* Miranda writes about enjoying being single* TIME on single people being happy* University of California on unwedded blissOur financial resourceCheck out a guide to managing divorce and your finances from Britannica Money. It breaks down what you need to think about as you’re financially decoupling.Consider supporting us by upgrading to a paid subscription here (so we can continue to keep doing this work)SubscribedOr, for a one-off donation, buy us a refreshing beverage on Ko-fi.And make sure you check out our websites as well:* Sarah Li-Cain* Miranda Marquit Get full access to It Doesn't Make Cents at itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/subscribe
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