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What financial support is available for those living alone or with a partner unmarried?
The number of people aged 65 years and over living alone in 2021 was 3.3 million, a 14.6% increase since 2011. But also, living with your partner if you’re unmarried risks financial ruin - including being left with nothing and huge tax bills. Our finance expert Iona Bain knows first hand the impact of living alone. She goes through what support is available for singletons of all ages and what plans we can put in place to help with any unexpected circumstances.
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