https://archive.ph/VFp4P https://archive.ph/VFp4P Only passing mention of filing taxes jointly (which isn't always a plus, but certainly can be), joint account

https://archive.ph/VFp4P https://archive.ph/VFp4P Only passing mention of filing taxes jointly (which isn't always a plus, but certainly can be), joint accounts and greater ease of getting a mortgage, etc. Clearly there are already economies of scale from living with roommates, but it doesn't seem too shocking that being married gives a lot of people a leg up. The better question to ask would be "does it continue to be in the interest of society to incentivize marriage by offering these benefits" - which may or may not be true.