Help for singles

Kunoichi73

Jibeddy wrote: »

I can see the OP's point being single myself, a lot of the advice given on the site mentions couples etc. especially this week given it's all about couples advice which also disappointed me a bit as it's just not applicable to me. But at the same time I'm not too bothered, I've learnt a lot from the site and feel confident finding most stuff for myself. Plus being single affords me more money anyways!

I agree with most of this. Being single one of the things that really annoys me is 2 for 1 offers on travel and entertainment etc. Sometimes I can take advantage of them if I can persuade a friend to come, but often I can't. I also find single supplements on holidays incredibly annoying.

CIS

In theory 50% of the council tax charge on a property is for the 'property' - which covers a minimum contribution to the council - and 50% for a nominal 2 adult occupiers. That is supposed to ensure the council costs are at least partially covered in all situations.

Craig

PeacefulWaters

You're single. Live with it.

I do.

[Deleted User]

I agree with OP.

I do think singles get a raw deal in that they have to fund every bill themselves whereas to split it between 2 people is obviously cheaper.

Forget the arguments about the second person may not work , thats a choice presumably made between the couple.

I think the other thing is not just the pounds and pence coming in or going out but a single person has to be so much more organised in that you only have yourself to rely on eg you can't run out of money at the end of the month and borrow a tenner off hubby, you can't not prepare for an emergency cost if the car breaks down because hubby will pay for it.

I've had both sides of the coin and I can tell you imo its far cheaper and less stressful being part of a couple.

Februarycat

BBH123 wrote: »

I agree with OP.

I do think singles get a raw deal in that they have to fund every bill themselves whereas to split it between 2 people is obviously cheaper.

Forget the arguments about the second person may not work , thats a choice presumably made between the couple.

I think the other thing is not just the pounds and pence coming in or going out but a single person has to be so much more organised in that you only have yourself to rely on eg you can't run out of money at the end of the month and borrow a tenner off hubby, you can't not prepare for an emergency cost if the car breaks down because hubby will pay for it.

I've had both sides of the coin and I can tell you imo its far cheaper and less stressful being part of a couple.

I agree, I'm much worse off being single since my divorce. A lot of couples stay together just to be financially secure, a few of my friends have.

Archi_Bald

Easy. If you feel there's a great financial advantage by not being single, get hitched.