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Cost of Dating Apps and Dates

A look at the costs of popular dating apps and the financial aspects of modern dating, including subscription fees, date expenses, and etiquette around who pays.

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James JonesDiane GottsmanMattAanusha

What are the different subscription options and price ranges for Tinder?: Tinder offers three subscription tiers: Plus, Gold, and Platinum, with prices varying based on factors like age and location, ranging from \u00a37 to \u00a350 per month.
How much do Hinge's paid subscriptions cost, and what are their durations?: Hinge's paid subscriptions, Hinge+ and HingeX, offer various subscription lengths with prices ranging from \u00a314.99 (weekly) to \u00a3129.99 (six months).
What are Eharmony's premium membership options and their associated costs?: Eharmony's premium memberships range from a six-month plan at \u00a325.99 per month to a 24-month plan at \u00a39.90 per month, with potential discounts offered.
What is the cost of Muzz's gold membership and what benefits does it offer?: Muzz, a Muslim dating app, offers a gold membership for \u00a329 monthly or \u00a369 for three months, claiming to reduce the time to find a partner.
What is the starting price for Match.com's subscriptions, and what subscription lengths are available?: Match.com's subscription costs start at \u00a39.99 per month, offering three, six, and twelve-month options, with prices varying depending on the chosen duration.

Jan 23, 22:08

Bariatric Surgery: A Last Resort for Severely Obese Children in the Netherlands

A scientific study in the Netherlands provides bariatric surgery to six obese children (13+) as a last resort after failed lifestyle interventions, addressing the rising rates of childhood obesity (12% overweight, 4.1% severely obese among 4-17 year olds) and its severe health consequences.

Jan 23, 19:09

Scandi-girl Style: Copenhagen's Sustainable Fashion Revolution

Copenhagen Fashion Week's upcoming showcase of "Scandi-girl" style highlights functional, joyful clothing emphasizing sustainability and community, contrasting with fleeting trends; the trend's popularity stems from its inclusivity and positive mental health impacts.

Jan 23, 16:14

Poor Work-Life Balance: Top Reason for Employee Resignations

FlexJobs reports that poor work-life balance is the top reason employees quit their jobs, highlighting a critical disconnect between the promise of flexible work and the reality of juggling professional and personal responsibilities, leading to increased stress, burnout, and high turnover rates.

Jan 23, 16:14

Seven Steps to a Financially Secure Retirement

This article outlines seven key steps for planning a financially secure retirement, including defining your retirement vision, calculating your needs, maximizing retirement accounts, diversifying investments, planning for healthcare costs, building an emergency fund, and working with a financial advisor.