According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half of the U.S. population aged 15 and older is unmarried, whether never married, divorced or widowed.

Finding love can be challenging and rising costs are making dating increasingly difficult. How can singles on a budget manage their finances? What makes a good city for singles?

Dr. Alicia Walker, relationship expert and associate professor of sociology at Missouri State University, answers these questions and more on WalletHub.