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In 1938, a Harvard Study began looking into how to retire and be happy. Researchers asked 700+ people questions regarding their happiness every two years as they entered mid- and late life. Today, as 85 years ago, the top retirement challenge people faced was not being able to replace the social connections that had sustained …

A study by AARP found that nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their home for as long as possible. However, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found 70% of seniors 65 and over will need some form of long-term care for an average of three years throughout their lifetime. So, how …

No one wants a more complicated financial life. That becomes especially true for older adults who are aging alone; that is, without a spouse or trusted partner to help with financial decision-making. According to the Pew Research Center, older Americans live alone more often than other parts of the world. In fact, 27% of adults …

Once you make the decision to sell your home, the next step is to make sure you get the highest price possible.

There’s a right time and place for everything. However, what may have been the right place at one time can change. Especially if your health and lifestyle changes. What may have started out as the ideal house for a growing family may not fit your current needs. If you want to age in place, your …

When you envision your life in retirement, what do you see? You may have plans to travel, socialize, relax, and enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve earned. You may also have questions about how to protect your health and finances against the what-ifs in life. For many of us, the concerns we have about getting older …

4 Reasons Seniors Prefer Independent Living Communities They say wisdom comes with age. So, it would follow that as we get older, we learn there are just some things we can no longer do or, frankly, want to do. These might include cleaning the house, taking out the garbage, laundry and yard work. Heck, most …

We all know how “stuff” tends to accumulate. Maybe you’re a collector who’s gathered cherished items with joy and purpose. Or maybe life has emptied its pockets in your house, leaving you with a random assortment of odds and ends. In “Dancing Fish and Ammonites: A Memoir,” British writer Penelope Lively writes, “People’s possessions speak …

Moving up in life doesn’t always mean buying a bigger house. When you’re retired or close to retirement, you can upgrade your lifestyle by decluttering, downsizing and moving into a senior living community—but it’s difficult to know when the time is right. Look at common signs your next chapter requires a smaller home in a …