The Pink Tax: What it is & How to Avoid it

<p>Whether or not you have heard of the pink tax, we can nearly guarantee you&apos;ve encountered it in some way! On this episode we take a broad look at what the pink tax is, the various products and services most susceptible, and how to avoid paying extra unnecessarily.</p><p><b>Sponsors: </b></p><ul><li><b>Frugal Friends Workbook. </b>Whether you’re new to budgeting or trying to reach a big financial goal and need something to motivate you, you’ll enjoy The Frugal Friends Workbook. It’s a digital workbook with 6 week-long challenges that will help you save money, simplify your life, improve money conversations, and more. It’s over 60 pages and can be completed on your own but it’s created to be gone through in pairs or small groups that’s why every purchase comes with two downloads so you can share or split the cost. Head to <a href='http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook'>Frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook</a> to learn more and use the code TACOBELL all one word to get $10 off the regular price.</li></ul><p><b>Notable Notes:</b></p><p><b>What the Internet has to say:</b></p><p>This article from <a href='https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/pink-tax-how-women-pay-more/'>Bankrate</a> explains the pink tax and some common products and services that cost more for women</p><p>What Jen + Jill have to say:</p><ul><li>The pink tax is &quot;a system of discriminatory pricing on products and services that is based on gender&quot; and costs the average woman $1,300 a year while impacting all aspects of daily life from shopping to dry cleaning</li><li>What can be done?</li></ul><p><b>More from the Internet</b>:</p><p>This article from <a href='https://www.thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/how-women-shoppers-can-beat-the-pink-tax/'>The Simple Dollar gives </a>us a few key ways to avoid the pink tax.</p><p><b>More from Jen + Jill:</b></p><ul><li>1. Research the brands you purchase</li><li>2. Consider unisex products</li><li>3. Support companies ‘taking a stand’</li><li>4. Be a part of eliminating the pin