There are more older people living alone in the U.S. than you might think. As of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 estimates), about 15.2 million people aged 65 and older live alone. That ...

Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.

Old people who live alone are often targets of concern and even pity. The worry is that they are isolated, without anyone to confide in, and probably depressed. That’s the stereotype. But is it true?

Aging solo is a result of many factors. Some solo agers are widowed, or never married. Some have lost a long-time partner. Some have no kids, and some are estranged from their adult children. Some are ...

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis. Gayle Williams-Brett, 69, plans to ...

When we're young, we might not think about the logistics of aging at all. Then, as we move through phases in our lives, we may expect a spouse, kids, or grandkids to take care of us or help us make ...

The U.S. Census Bureau says that in 2023, about 28% of people 65 and older were living by themselves, or about 16 million individuals, about two-thirds of them women. The reasons are pretty well ...

Do you have clients who are growing older without a spouse, partner or nearby family support? These clients often live alone and manage their affairs independently. They are “solo agers.” Solo agers ...

Behind closed doors, millions of Americans are stepping into one of the hardest roles they’ll ever take on: caring for their ...

PHOENIX – Arizona’s population is aging, and more seniors are facing a life alone. “Solo agers” have no family, spouses or lifelong friends who are alive or live nearby. In 2024, nearly one out of ...