No partner? No problem. People are joining forces with friends to afford to buy a house

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A recent survey found that 48% of people would consider buying a house with a friend.

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A 71-year-old explains all the ways she's countering loneliness. They include tacos and a cellphone.

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Susan Skinner has found methods to help avoid loneliness as she gets older.

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I bought a house with my ex 14 years after we broke up. We're saving so much money, and I'm happier.

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Elisa Ball and her roommate, John.

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Financial lessons to be learned from the viral 'Who TF Did I Marry?' TikTok series

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It's important to talk to your partner about money to make sure you're a financial match.

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I never expected to meet my husband while working at a restaurant together post-college. It was surprisingly romantic.

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The author met her husband while working at a restaurant.

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My coworker dated 3 other women in the office before we fell for each other. We've been married for nearly 25 years.

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The author and her husband were coworkers first.

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I was able to keep my office romance a secret for 2 years. We've now been married for over a decade.

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The author and her husband.

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My coworker was 17 years older than me and was too attracted to me to be in the same meetings. We're now engaged.

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The author and her fiancé are in an age-gap relationship.

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When I became a 'DINK,' my apartment in NYC got a major upgrade. I'm paying $150 less a month on rent and now have a backyard.

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The surprising effects loneliness has on your brain and body

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Loneliness can create a chain reaction of serious health issues if not adequately addressed. Business Insider's Mia De Graaf breaks down what happens inside your body when you're lonely.

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