| More Americans than ever are living in "doubled-up households." Here’s why it’s not a bad thing — and what you should know as a roomie in your 20s, 30s and beyond. Splitting bills is appealing. But quarantine has taught us that living with roommates can bring a lot of nonmaterial benefits, including a powerful guard against loneliness. As the average age of living solo has risen to 26, growing numbers of thirtysomethings and older — both single and coupled — find that renting an apartment with roommates makes sense, financially and emotionally. | 
