A record 20 million single women own homes — even though it’s more expensive for a woman to buy a house than a man

While the majority of home buyers are married couples, 21% today are single women, compared to just 9% of single men.
CNBC

Single women see homeownership as 'a wealth-building tool,' economist says, but buying remains a challenge

Among first-time homebuyers, women report annual income of $73,000, compared with $66,400 among single men who become homeowners, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors shows. At ...
Yahoo

Why Are Single Women So Much Happier? The Answer Probably Isn’t What You Think

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." OLD MAID. SPINSTER. CHILDLESS CAT LADY. For literally centuries now, everyone from gossipmongers to vice ...
Essence

What Does Being Single Really Cost Black Women—And Is It Worth It?

It has long been understood that being single is more expensive, but that narrative is shifting. It’s not that it’s getting any cheaper to live on one income, but there’s a generational shift in ...
AOL

As a single woman with partnered friends, solo trips feel like my only choice

I've spent a long weekend in Paris, watching the Eiffel Tower light show with my best friend. I've traveled around China and Hong Kong for a fortnight as part of a school exchange trip. I even once ...