Welcome to The Solo Chapter: 50 and Beyond
Living well on your own.
Life after 50 doesn’t always look the way we imagined. Sometimes we’re starting over. Sometimes we’re settling into a life we’ve chosen. And sometimes we’re simply discovering that living on our own comes with a surprising mix of freedom, responsibility, challenges, and possibilities.
Whatever brought you here, welcome.
The Solo Chapter: 50 and Beyond is an online magazine for women navigating life after 50 on their own terms.
Whether you’re divorced, widowed, never married, newly single, or simply enjoying your independence, this is a place for practical information, fresh perspectives, and honest conversations about living solo.
A Little Less Guesswork. A Lot More Living.
Living alone can be wonderfully liberating. It can also mean figuring out things you never expected to handle by yourself.
Who should be your emergency contact? Can you afford to retire comfortably? What should you know about maintaining your home? How do you cook for one without eating leftovers until Thursday?
And beyond the practical questions, there’s the good stuff: friendships, travel, hobbies, laughter, new experiences, and the simple pleasure of making your own decisions.
We believe all of it deserves a place in the conversation.
What You’ll Find Here
At The Solo Chapter, we explore six areas of everyday life:
- Money: Financial confidence, retirement planning, and making informed decisions.
- Home: Creating a comfortable, safe, manageable place to call your own.
- Health & Wellbeing: Practical ways to care for your body, mind, and peace of mind.
- Food for One: Simple, satisfying meals without unnecessary expense or waste.
- Friends, Love & Connection: Building meaningful relationships and staying connected.
- Freedom & Fun: Travel, hobbies, adventures, and the everyday joys of independence.
Our goal isn’t to tell you how to live. It’s to offer useful ideas, reliable information, and encouragement as you decide what works for you.
Living Alone Doesn’t Mean Living Less
There’s no single right way to experience this chapter of life.
Some days call for practical answers. Others call for inspiration, a little humor, or a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring things out.
We believe independence and connection can coexist. That getting older doesn’t mean getting smaller. And that a fulfilling life doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s timetable.
This chapter is yours to write.
We’re glad you’re here.
The Solo Chapter: 50 and Beyond
Living well on your own.