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On another thread someone mentioned selling their large home upon retiring and using the proceeds to rent an apartment. I've also seen posts of people selling their larger home and purchasing a condo,...
I am 57, and plan to work another 10 years or so. I've got a long history of managing my own portfolio but lately I've been shopping around for an advisor. One I talked to recently suggested I add a f...
Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://learn.rootfinancial.com/c8e6cf ======================= If you have a...
A neighbor across the street from my rental texted me at 3:35pm on a Saturday to say something had been beeping inside my property all day and my tenants appeared to be gone. I drove over, let myself ...
My husband retired in 2008 at 62. I retired in 2022 at the age of 72. He is bored - I am not. He expects me to be his entertainment committee and frankly, it is not a job I want. We tried playing card...
Update: Two updates, actually. In order to get a taste of a lowered salary without actually losing any money I maxed out my retirement contributions which lowers my take home to approximately the soci...
65F recently retired after 43 years teaching. I’ve loved every minute so far and have been really busy. Recently I had to have surprise electrical work done to the tune of $8,000. Just yesterday I rea...
Before leaving your home to your children, ask these questions about costs, taxes, sibling dynamics and what your children actually want.
Nearly 40M Americans are aging alone, and retirement systems built for couples leave solo seniors facing greater financial, caregiving, housing and planning risks.
You commonly hear people are downsizing or are recommended to downsize. If you downsized, did you move to a different location, such a city where a child lives or a different state? If you downsized, ...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 598, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball ear...
The era of "raise them until 18 then they're on their own" is long gone. Childhoods are lengthening and so is the scope of parents' financial involvement. Where parents of the past might have seen the...
Staying late at work as a doctor gets framed as professionalism or thoroughness, but step back and look at it through a financial lens. The post The Economics of Going Home on Time appeared first on T...
Many people assume that only major decisions move the needle on wealth. However, lifestyle creep can sabotage savings goals without you noticing. Each time you choose to upgrade your car, expand your ...
Considering retiring next year. After bills we're looking at roughly $900 to $1,000 "extra" cash each month. VA, SS, 401k distribution and pensions are the income streams. Bill include setting aside f...
I am looking to possibly retire to Pennsylvania. I’m not sure which part though. I am originally from Western PA but haven’t been back for 40 years. Any thoughts of what part of PA is good for retiree...
I'm 63 and started collecting Social Security this year. I had a heart attack last year that did some permanent damage. I still work 2 days a week in HVAC. And pretty much light duty. I have a IRA wit...
My (M58) and my wife’s (F57) parents are in their 80s. My parents have sacrificed throughout their lives and have built a very substantial nest egg with my father’s financial expertise and planning. M...
Tuesday, August 18 - Monday, August 24, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 336 221 comments How to dump stuff and downsize 33 48 comments Foreign travel- no bucket list, desires fluctuate...
It’s horrible to have all those dreams so mercilessly set aside when one partner leaves before you get to enjoy retirement together. But it happens. And when it does, the surviving partner has to adju...
I retired in Dec 2024 and have been doing somewhat normal retirement things: doomscrolling Reddit, taking different trips, etc. I also have been working on upgrades around the house. Recently, our wat...
Hi everyone, I recently moved into a subsidized low-income senior housing apartment building and am looking for ideas to bring that will involve other residents but isn't the lame bingo or cards group...
3 Retirement Decisions Nobody Prepares You For Retirement can change how you approach life insurance, mortgages, income, and investments. Jeremy Keil answers three financial questions retirees may not...
Aging in place meets high-energy fun with smart home upgrades that make hosting grandkids a breeze.
I have been a landlord since 2005, the year I rented out the very first property I bought in San Francisco after buying a single-family home. Since then I've been through all sorts of disputes. Neighb...
Hi - I have not been able to save a lot of money for retirement. I do have two pensions,I max out my HSA and have about $20k invested there, and about $20k in an emergency fund, and $200k in IRA type ...
Longevity preparedness & retirement planning isn't just about money. See how home security, technology and trust can help you age-in-place and live independently longer.
When you inherit a home, understanding key IRS rules and state tax impacts can save you thousands.
Housing affordability is at a crisis low. You've read that headline a hundred times. Either incomes rise or home prices crash to get back to pre-COVID levels. That's true if you measure a home in doll...
So, back in the day I used to breed reptiles. Lizards specifically. I don’t have a phobia of snakes or anything, but they just don’t do anything for me. I always felt like lizards have a personality. ...
December 31st is the date. Plan is in place, and I'm working with the company on interviewing my replacement. I'm already working through the healthcare options. What other steps should I do while I s...
Set it up correctly from the start, and you can share a dream getaway with friends all the way into retirement — without risking your nest egg.
When it comes to building wealth, Gen Z is more focused on investment apps and their retirement accounts than they are in building equity in a home.
I’m of the mind that downsizing is more about liberation from stuff than it is about square footage in the home. My wife and I found that it was much harder to do this item by item and much easier to ...
Instead of saving home equity as a "last resort" in retirement planning, it makes sense to treat it as a strategic asset that's incorporated from the start.
Dr. Addams sold a rental property in 2021 and moved $150,000 into a value-add apartment deal. The sponsor’s deck projected ... Read more
Over the years, my bed times have changed a lot. Back when I was working and attending customers on site, I might be getting up as early as 5am, although I'd generally prefer to travel the night befor...
Out-of-state ER visit? Emergency in Europe? Find out what your Medicare plan actually covers before you take off.
What does it actually mean to win at retirement? A bigger house, more expensive vacations, and a larger income during your working years may look like success, but they don't necessarily determine how...
With $4 million saved, a couple wants a bigger home for their teens before retiring in eight years. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers reveal why it’s risky — and smart alternatives.
I am 9 years from retirement. Trying to figure out if I should pay off the mortgage ($360k) or invest the money. Sources show I should invest it. $200k to something like bonds and that should be my sa...
As I get closer to retirement, I'm trying to figure out the best way to budget for major home expenses. Things like a roof, A/C unit, water heater, or appliance replacement may not happen for years, b...
My wife and I own a home in Middle GA and we like it here but we are open to moving to place with: affordable housing (buy probably, comfortable but not fancy, no HOA, ), safe, clean, low cost of livi...
Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://learn.rootfinancial.com/0ce92d ======================= This is the q...
I am a 60 year old single man hoping to retire in about 7 years. I make less than 60k/year. I was completely broke at 45 and I saved hard to get to a paid off condo (@60k value) and about 200k in my 4...
I've been investing with DLP since 2019. Here's everything I like about DLP, everything I don't, and how my investments have performed. The post Should You Invest Your Real Estate Dollars with DLP? ap...
Think paying off your mortgage means a cheap retirement? From home modifications to maintenance, these sneaky aging-in-place costs can derail your retirement.
Im 63F with a great job, making good money with a great work retirement savings plan. Spouse is already retired for 6 years. We have enough money between the 2 of us to be fine if I retire now. The is...
After 44 years in IT, my last day of work is in two weeks. I've been cleaning out my home office (I'll use it extensively for writing, photo editing, practicing guitar and such) and just tossed out a ...
Beyond skipping assisted living fees, staying in your long-time home cuts everyday costs. Here are five unexpected ways aging in place saves you money.