See what’s on the other side of the ”Mountain of Unknowns”
Solo Agers—older adults who are on their own, without a partner or children to support and care for them in later years—are concerned about the future, and with good reason. This book explains the Six Hazards of Solo Aging and how to overcome them by focusing on financial planning specifically for Solo individuals.
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Financial planning will empower you to make plans for all the areas of your future you need to be thinking about—deciding where you want to live, strategizing how to stay socially connected, creating a back-up plan for emergencies. It will help you build a network of care and support (friends, extended family, community resources and professionals). It will give you an opportunity to reflect on the legacy you’d like to leave behind, be that money, stories, values, or the difference you’ve made in others’ lives.
Whether you’re well-off or living on more limited means, financial planning will help you see what’s on the other side of the ”Mountain of Unknowns” so you can manage the Six Hazards and build a better future.
About The Authors
Allen J. Davis, CFP®, ChFC®
Allen Davis, CFP®, ChFC®, has spent his life in the Pioneer Valley, shaping lives not only through financial planning but by serving the community he calls home with generosity & dedication. For over 20 years, he has guided individuals and families through the complex intersections of money, meaning, and community—always look for new ways to be of service. Now, his attention turns to solos, making visible and valued the journeys often left unseen, and carving new paths of clarity, dignity, and support.
Mary B. Young, DBA, Research Director
Mary Young, DBA, Research Director, has spent years amplifying the visibility and experiences of Solos, an often overlooked yet growing demographic. A solo herself, she has contributed to the field’s literature and conversation through research featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and NPR, and by presenting globally to executives on workforce trends. Part of a tight circle of preeminent solo-aging experts and the publisher of our Soloist newsletter for several years, Mary continues to push the dialogue forward, uncovering insights and pathways of support for those too often unseen.
Are You a Solo?
- Age 50 or older?
- Currently single (widowed, divorced, separated, never married, or don’t have a life partner)?
- Don’t have adult children who could provide help as you age, when needed?
The Soloist is a Newsletter that Addresses Your Needs. As Solos grow older, they need a plan for realizing their hopes, meeting their needs, and dealing with the challenges that often come with aging. That’s true for anyone, but it’s especially important when you’re a Solo. If you don’t have a plan, other people will have to make decisions for you, without any clue as to your preferences or wishes.
Welcome to The Soloist, a newsletter from Davis Financial Group, where we share information, expertise, interviews, and stories to help Solos live well, take good care of themselves, and make wise choices for their future.
Coming in 2025: The Guidebook to Solo Aging
Since the launch of The Soloist newsletter in 2000, we've posted more than 30 articles on what it takes to age well as a Solo. Look for new and expanded content in our forthcoming Guidebook to Aging Solo, to be released in late 2025.
Latest Article
Sometimes Solos feel like freaks. It’s a feeling that is rooted in age-old assumptions about what constitutes “normal” adulthood. Read more … Solo? You're Not Alone