🧾 The Financial Cost of Being Single
There is a growing body of economic research examining what is often informally referred to as the “singles tax.” While not an official tax classification, the concept reflects a measurable structural reality:
Single individuals frequently incur significantly higher per-person costs than coupled households for the same standard of living.
Estimates suggest that single adults may pay $10,000 to ...
Ever Wondered What “Private Equity” Means?
You might have heard the term on the news.Or seen it in a headline.Or heard someone say, “That’s where the smart money goes.”
But what does it actually mean?
Let’s make this simple.
What Is Private Equity?
Private equity is when investors put money into companies that are not listed on the stock market.
So instead of buying shares of Apple or Amazon that anyone can buy, private equity firms in...
🔍 The Marginal Luxury Economy and How It Shows Up in Your Money Dates
If you have been consistent with your Money Dates, you may have noticed a pattern that does not show up neatly in your spreadsheets. Your income may be steady. Your savings automation may be working. Your investing plan may be intact. Yet your discretionary spending feels more pressured and harder to control than it did even a few years ago.
This is not a failure of discipline or planning.It is...