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Site title: Will Your Retirement Be a Dream or a Disaster?

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The phrase “aging in place” has become practically universal in recent years. As retirees, and those looking ahead to retirement, examine their ideal housing preferences, more and more of them seem to be determined to grow old right where they are, in the home they know and love.

It’s a nice image and a worthwhile goal, but is it always realistic? And do ret...


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As seniors journey into and through their retirement years, a significant number of them will seriously contemplate the advantages of downsizing – selling that oversized two-story house where you raised the kids and spending the (considerable) profit on a smaller, tidier, easier to maintain and cheaper to own house in the community of your dreams.

It’s a tem...


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Could a CCRC – a continuing care retirement community – be the best of both worlds when it comes to senior living? The answer is, maybe – but there are drawbacks, including high costs, to consider.

Aging in place may be the stated desire of the vast majority of retirees, yet while growing old at home is often a good idea, it might not be the best choice for ...


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The term “downsizing” involves much more than a simple housing decision. For most older Americans who elect to downsize in retirement, there’s a significant amount of emotion involved.

We were reminded of that important aspect of downsizing as we read


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The decision regarding when to claim Social Security benefits is a hotly debated topic. But with all the complexities involved, for most it comes down to what seems like a simple choice: do I take a smaller amount as soon as I can, or do I delay gratification for a guaranteed larger payout later?

Today as we focus on Social Security here on the Blog, we want...


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