<prompt> Human: Due to a number of personal issues that I have, relationships arent really something Im interested in, and as of right now I have no intention of marrying at any point. I dont know much about finances, but I know marriage is usually seen as a positive move financially easier to buy a home, tax benefits, etc.. Assuming my views on the matter dont change in the future, what can I start doing to minimize the negative impacts of permanently being in a single-income home?  <response>: A power of attorney with someone you really trust is probably a good idea, just in case something happens. When Im overseas my mom is my POA and it has saved me once so far. I got out of a crappy housing lease situation and she signed paperwork for me.A will wouldnt hurt. You could save for a bigger emergency fund. 