Prepare for solo retirement - more than half of over 65s are living alone

living solo is more common than we acknowledge

More people over 65 are now living alone than ever before, with official figures showing that this group makes up over half of all solo households—up from 45.5% in 2014. Women, who tend to live longer, make up the majority, but the number of men living solo is rising too. While living alone in retirement is increasingly common and can be fulfilling, it …