Single, Self-Sufficient & Paying More? How to Beat the Singles Tax

More American women are single than ever before, but our financial system is still built for couples. In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with finance journalist and author Renée Sylvestre-Williams to unpack the hidden financial penalties of being single (aka The Singles Tax) and what solo earners can do to protect themselves, build wealth, and plan for retirement on their own terms. We're talking about: What the “Singles Tax” really is—and where it hits hardest Why single women may need larger emergency funds and more downside protection Renting vs. buying: how to decide what’s right for you The most overlooked tax strategies for single women The biggest retirement planning mistake single women make 📚 Resources & Links: Join InvestingFixx, our judgment-free investing community designed to help you build confidence, grow your money, and make smart decisions. The Singles Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners by Renée Sylvestre-Williams The Budgette Newsletter (Renée’s newsletter for single earners) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices