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Is the singles tax real? | Taboo money chats with Hannah Ferguson

Is it more expensive to be single than in a relationship? That's the question we're unpacking on today's episode... Whether it's as boring as the household bills or as exciting as nights out and holidays with friends - the sad reality is that all of these things cost more if you're single.

On today's episode we chat with Hannah Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Cheek Media about how the singles tax has impacted each of our lives, the ways in which society rewards "coupling up", and the things that partnered people can think about when it comes to best supporting their single friends.

But the conversation doesn't end here... We want your thoughts!

Shoot us an email to yigc@equitymates.com or DM us @yigcpodcast and we’ll be collating your thoughts (anonymously of course). 

You can also send in your very own money dilemmas to be unpacked by ourselves, alongside our expert contributors in our weekly newsletter - subscribe here.

And whilst you’re on your phone, why not download Australia's highest rated banking app. This episode was brought to you by Up, the bank making dealing with money easy for our generation. And if you download and sign up using the code YIGC, they will deposit $10 into your account. Easy money! T&Cs apply, find them at up.com.au/terms

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Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

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