The monetary magic of marriage

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It is generally known that married people are wealthier than single people. But as the number of cohabiting couples rises, where do they fit in on the wealth spectrum?

Not much wealthier than single people, it turns out. According to data from the Federal Reserve of St. Louis, married couples between the ages of 25 and 34 have a median net worth of $68,210. For cohabitating couples, it is $17,372, and for those who are single, it is $7,341.

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