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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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Downsizing in Retirement: What to Keep, What to Sell, and What to Ask First

Downsizing in Retirement: What to Keep, What to Sell, and What to Ask First

Downsizing in Retirement: What to Keep, What to Sell, and What to Ask FirstJohn Anderson
Published on: 09/10/2026

Thinking about downsizing in retirement? Here's how to approach the decluttering, the emotional side, and — most importantly — the financial questions to ask before you sign anything.

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