Married Americans Claim Greater Discretionary Spending Than Singles

Married Americans say they spend more money on a daily basis than Americans in any other marital status category, according to Gallup. Based on surveys conducted from January through September, Gallup found that married respondents reported spending a daily average of $102, an amount higher than claimed by those living in domestic partnerships ($98), the divorced ($74), singles who have never been married ($67), and those who are widowed ($62). The figures are based on reports of the total amount spent “yesterday,” excluding major purchases and normal monthly bills. (more…)