Michael Cooper CPA, PFS, CFP

Managing finances independently doesn’t mean every decision is made alone.

Ameriprise Financial research highlights how many financially solo adults seek guidance when navigating major or unfamiliar decisions — especially as they look to the future.

For many financially solo adults, independence isn’t a temporary phase.

New research from Ameriprise Financial shows long‑term financial autonomy shapes how people set priorities, plan ahead, and define their goals — regardless of future relationship changes.