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Nearly half of adults are single today, and many aren’t in a rush to couple up.

Living solo is becoming more common, bringing a mix of freedoms and financial challenges.

While living solo can offer flexibility and independence, singles often face higher costs for housing, healthcare and daily expenses.

What does it look like to thrive as a single person today? 

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a behavioral economist about how singles are rethinking their finances and redefining the way they live in a world that seems like it’s catered to couples.

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MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about living solo — how singles are rethinking their finances and redefining the way they live in a world that seems like it’s catered to couples.

Nearly half of adults are single today, and many aren’t in a rush to couple up.Living solo is becoming more common, bringing a mix of freedoms and financial challenges. While living solo can offer flexibility and independence, singles often face higher costs for housing, healthcare and daily expenses.What does it look like to thrive as a single person today?MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a behavioral economist about how singles are rethinking their finances and redefining the way they live in a world that seems like it’s catered to couples.

The economics of being single: the financial trade-offs of living solo

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The economics of being single: the financial trade-offs of living solo

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