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Aging in Place or Moving to a Retirement Community? A Practical Framework for Deciding

Aging in Place or Moving to a Retirement Community? A Practical Framework for Deciding

Aging in Place or Moving to a Retirement Community? A Practical Framework for DecidingJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 10/16/2026

Most people want to age in place, but the real costs of staying vs. moving to a retirement community rarely get compared honestly. Here's a framework.

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Volunteering in Retirement: How Giving Back Can Give You a Reason to Get Up Each Morning

Volunteering in Retirement: How Giving Back Can Give You a Reason to Get Up Each Morning

Volunteering in Retirement: How Giving Back Can Give You a Reason to Get Up Each MorningJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 10/12/2026

Research shows volunteering boosts well-being in retirement — here's what the data says and how to find the right fit for you.

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Retirement Healthcare Logistics: A Checklist for Organizing Your Doctors, Records, and Directives

Retirement Healthcare Logistics: A Checklist for Organizing Your Doctors, Records, and Directives

Retirement Healthcare Logistics: A Checklist for Organizing Your Doctors, Records, and DirectivesJohn Anderson
Published on: 10/09/2026

A practical checklist for organizing your providers, medical records, and healthcare directives in retirement — before a health scare forces the issue.

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Finding New Friends in Retirement: Why Your Social Circle Needs a Plan Too

Finding New Friends in Retirement: Why Your Social Circle Needs a Plan Too

Finding New Friends in Retirement: Why Your Social Circle Needs a Plan TooJohn Anderson
Published on: 10/05/2026

Retirement can quietly shrink your social circle. Here's why it happens and three practical ways to build new friendships and connection into your retirement plan.

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The Financial Side of Relocating for Retirement: A State-by-State Checklist

The Financial Side of Relocating for Retirement: A State-by-State Checklist

The Financial Side of Relocating for Retirement: A State-by-State ChecklistJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 10/02/2026

Thinking about relocating in retirement? Here's the financial checklist — taxes, cost of living, healthcare, and moving costs — to work through before you commit to a new zip code.

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Multigenerational Travel: How to Plan a Trip With Your Grandkids in Retirement

Multigenerational Travel: How to Plan a Trip With Your Grandkids in Retirement

Multigenerational Travel: How to Plan a Trip With Your Grandkids in RetirementJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 09/28/2026

Multigenerational travel is booming among retirees. Here's how to plan a trip your grandkids, adult kids, and you will all actually enjoy — without derailing your income plan.

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