Financial education
Finances
Practical information for managing your money, preparing for expenses, and planning your next steps on one income.
Guides
Successful Singles Financial Foundations
Build financial confidence and create a strong foundation while managing money independently.
View presentationBuilding an Emergency Fund on One Income
A practical way to start saving for unexpected expenses when one paycheck supports your household.
Read guideCreating a Monthly Budget for One
Build a simple spending plan that reflects the realities of managing a household with a single income.
Read guidePreparing for Irregular Expenses
Use small monthly savings categories to prepare for predictable costs that do not arrive every month.
Read guideResources
Helpful resources
Use these public education sources alongside the guides above when you want neutral background information.
CFPB consumer tools
Official consumer education on budgeting, credit, debt, banking, mortgages, and major money decisions.
Visit consumerfinance.govMyMoney.gov
Federal financial education organized around earning, saving, investing, spending, borrowing, and protecting money.
Visit mymoney.govSocial Security retirement benefits
Official Social Security information for estimating benefits, planning when to apply, and understanding retirement benefit basics.
Visit ssa.govBoldin financial planner
A retirement planning tool with calculators and scenario planning that can help organize long-term financial questions.
Visit boldin.comVideos
Worth watching
YouTube videos selected by the Thriving Solo authors for helpful ideas, practical education, and thoughtful perspectives.
2 videos
Financial tip
Watch on YouTubeRetirement
Prepare your finances for retirement
Review expected income, Social Security timing, recurring expenses, savings, debt, insurance, and housing costs. Use the retirement resources above to compare scenarios and organize questions for a qualified financial professional.
Current Senior Discounts and Savings
A carefully checked list of current senior savings for shopping, travel, entertainment, phone service, and dining.
Read guideAARP retirement resources
Retirement information, planning tools, and practical guidance for navigating finances, health, work, and life after retirement.
Visit aarp.orgVideos
Worth watching
YouTube videos selected by the Thriving Solo authors for helpful ideas, practical education, and thoughtful perspectives.
2 videos
What Congress Is Actually Planning for Social Security
By Erin Talks Money | Erin Moriarity
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