Being single can bring flexibility, freedom, and independence. It also means every financial decision is on your shoulders. On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly talks to Rachel, a writer who is happily single, but realized she needed to take charge of her financial plan–for life on a single income. Fidelity CFP Alex Roca joins the conversation to break down the essentials of solo planning: building a realistic budget for money management, investing with confidence, and thinking ahead for retirement and estate planning. View transcript: https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/600_Fidelity_Com_English/documents/video-transcripts/Money-Unscripted_Soloist_Audio.pdf 6 money considerations for single women: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/women-talk-money/6-steps-for-single-women Estate planning for singles: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/wealth-management/estate-planning-for-singles View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted. New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted! © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.