Probably living alone next year

Hi all. I’m looking for some general advice… I am 35F and I have never lived alone. I have lived with my family, then room mates in college, with a long term partner (we broke up), then back with a room mate currently, and I want to live alone…

I feel like I’m in a place now where I want to fully have my own space that I am responsible for and in control of. However, I have some concerns.

I am a little worried about being a single woman living alone. Does anyone have advice on security measures? I plan to make sure I have a ring door bell or something of the sort, but any other advice?

I also was wondering if you all have any recommendations of how you budget/how you manage to live alone. I make a decent wage but nothing crazy… just trying to find more ways to make sure I live comfortably and can truly support myself financially.

Also, what do you all do if you feel lonely? Or do you feel lonely? I’m debating getting a dog if i move out on my own, i think maybe that would help?

Any advice is very much appreciated!