Why Being Single Is So Expensive In The U.S.

The number of single Americans has been steadily rising for several decades. Today, 46.4% of U.S. adults never married, are divorced, or widowed. But a single life today can come with an additional challenge: financial anxiety. A 2023 survey by Match revealed that the top three stressors for single Americans, excluding Gen Z, were all financial. So what’s causing so much financial anxiety among single Americans? Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 01:44 — Singles tax 05:13 — Legal 09:17 — Financial planning Produced by: Juhohn Lee Additional Camera: Mark Licea Edited by: Nora Rappaport Animation: Midnight Snacks Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson Additional Footage: Getty Images Additional Sources: Pew Research Center, Tax Foundation, Cornell University Special Thanks: The Financial Gym Subscribe to CNBC Make It: About CNBC Make It: CNBC Make It is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It. Online Get the latest updates: Find CNBC Make It. on Facebook:   Find CNBC Make It. on Twitter:   Find CNBC Make It. on Instagram: #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt Why Being Single Is So Expensive In The U.S.