What does living alone mean for your money? Census data published last year showed more and more of us are in this position, with solo living in the UK increasing by 8.3% over the past decade. Shona Lowe, financial planning expert at abrdn, helps make sense of it all and offers some practical pointers, while Nina Kelly shares some of her own experiences and tips.

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