There was a time when retirement took a familiar form for most people. Until relatively recently, most retirees were expected to stop work altogether and slow down the pace of life. But this doesn’t really reflect the current reality. Only around 38% of Boomers expect to receive a pension and even with a Social Security check, most don’t have enough income to be … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Downsizing and Upsizing Your Home
Most people associate getting older with downsizing. The kids have “flown the coop,” and you might want less house to have to deal with or pay for. But, according to a recent CNBC article, many Baby Boomers are upgrading their homes instead of downsizing. There are plenty of reasons why, from the recent pandemic to changes in spending habits. But, the trend is starting to … [Read more...]
Is Your Living Situation Going to Work for You 10 or 20 Years From Now?
I spent 10 days cat-sitting for a friend of a friend who lives alone in a small old house on a hillside. She’s in the same age range as me, and it got me thinking about how her living situation may have to change in the future. There are steep steps to get to the front door and her backyard garden has a series of terraced steps. I was put in charge of watering her plants, so … [Read more...]
Alternative Housing Options for Single Older Women
It is said that home is where the heart is. But now more than ever, our lives are increasingly mobile, and home does not necessarily mean what it used to. “Home” may not be that stable touchstone it once was, the place where decades — and even whole generations — of memories were made. Indeed, perhaps now more than ever, the only constant is change. And for single women of … [Read more...]
How to Get Along with the Neighbors
In film and television, neighbors are either portrayed as being best of friends or mortal enemies. In the real world, a survey by business development solutions provider FindLaw found that 42% of homeowners have had recent disputes with those in their neighborhood. Depending on the severity of the dispute, neighbors may resort to making threats, damaging property, and even … [Read more...]
