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Is It Better to Rent or Own Your Home in Retirement?

Is It Better to Rent or Own Your Home in Retirement?

By Ilyce Glink| 2020-12-11T13:53:35-06:00 December 11th, 2020|

Is it better to rent or own your home in retirement? This reader wants to know if they should continue renting or use their savings to buy a home. Q: I'm 66 years old, with $5,100 dollars in monthly income from the government. I have no living dependents. I currently pay $1,600 a month in [...]

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Five Things to Consider When Buying a Home in Retirement

Five Things to Consider When Buying a Home in Retirement

By Guest| 2017-06-22T15:05:12-05:00 March 24th, 2015|

Your retirement should be the happiest time of your life. At last, you have time for the things you love most: family, hobbies, travel, and volunteering. With proper planning, you can make sure that your retirement lives up to your expectations—and that may include selling your house and buying a home in a new area. [...]