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Single life, on a budget

A great social life doesn't need a big budget.

Plain-English money guides for single life and dating: budgeting on one income, a social life that fits, splitting bills fairly, low-cost dates, talking about money, and spotting romance scams.

Check your social budget Date ideas by cost

Friday night, two ways

The usual

  • Dinner out$70
  • Movie tickets$32
  • Drinks$30

$132

Budget-friendly

  • Cook together$18
  • Free outdoor movie$0
  • Walk and dessert$9

$27

Same good night, saved$105

An illustrative example. Prices vary by city.

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