123RF A trip away has a different effect on the budget of a single person compared to someone who's married. * Why 50 is the best age to be single* Why women are better off single* Single men don't need your pity​Despite the holidays often being illustrated as scenes of cozy family togetherness, the end of the year can be much less merry - and much more costly - for single people. Even insurance on a car used to drive to a married relatives' house and sleep on an air mattress costs more for a single person than a married one. Single people comprise almost half of the US population, and they deserve recognition and respect equitable to those who are married. Until then, it's up to single people to establish their own boundaries to protect their lifestyles and their bank accounts.

Source: Stuff December 05, 2017 01:52 UTC