Many Americans have used the reverse mortgage as a way to make retirement living more affordable. With the cost of healthcare and other living expenses dramatically rising in recent years, it’s no wonder that thousands of people choose this option. In 2022, a national survey of homeowners who had reached retirement age found that many had trouble covering...

I don’t usually talk about my parents in my writing, but in this case, it helps to bring up their story as a couple. Both my Mom and Dad were hardworking, but my mother had the job that paid more in our family. She worked at Pacific Bell for 30 years, while my Dad worked...

Retirement is a time of life we often associate with freedom, leisure, and the pursuit of dreams long postponed. However, it should also be a time when prudent financial planning takes center stage, especially when it comes to safeguarding your good health. While a long, happy retirement is something we’d all like, the truth is that as...

Do you have a retirement bucket list? Do you know what that even is? The origins of the phrase are often attributed to screenwriter Justin Zackham, while writing “The Bucket List” script, from a 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman as two terminally ill friends who hit the road with a list of things they...

Once an eagerly awaited milestone, retirement is currently undergoing a transformative reevaluation. Traditionally seen as a well-deserved period of rest and relaxation, the dream of early retirement is now being challenged by a new perspective – that of embracing lifelong work. This paradigm shift reflects the changing nature of work, increased life expectancy, and the desire for personal...

You’ve worked hard your whole life. And if you’re like many people, you dream of the day you can start your carefree retirement. But to have a carefree retirement, you need careful planning. If you’re currently in that planning stage, it may be worth taking a look at a lifestyle that’s gaining in popularity: comfortable...

Retirement planning may seem like a distant goal, but the sooner you start, the better off you’ll be when the time comes to bid farewell to the daily grind. Budgeting, investing, and planning for future costs, such as housing and healthcare, are all important aspects of a well thought out retirement plan. In this article, we...

As the old saying goes, “better late than never.” But, that’s not always true. In some cases, a missed opportunity is better than one taken precipitously or haphazardly. However, when it comes to retirement planning, starting late is most definitely better than not starting at all. Your senior years are supposed to be a time...

Part of retirement means re-evaluating your needs and transitioning to a new chapter of life. This downsizing process can be emotional as well as beautiful. Evaluating what you need out of your home can be one of the most freeing and stressful tasks. When you first buy a home, you plan for a family and...

As retirement approaches, you may find yourself wondering how and where you’ll live during your golden years. There aren’t many choices facing you in your retirement that will impact your lifestyle and well-being more than the question of what type of housing is best for you and your family. The two main choices are: Downsizing and selling your...