How the Home Factors into Retirement and Estate Planning for Seniors

Home Factors into RetirementAs a senior, your home is a big factor in your life today and in planning for tomorrow. Some seniors want to downsize into a smaller home, and pocket some cash for retirement. Others want to renovate some aspects as they want to age-in-place. Some just like the security that their mortgage is paid off or nearly paid off and are looking forward to a reduction in expenses.

Whatever your situation is, there are three key areas of life where your home factors into retirement and has a big impact on decision making. Let’s dive into those areas. Read More

Generate Income for Retirement with Real Estate

flipping-home-1Guest Blogger: Heather Roberts

There are many challenges you have to handle if you want to enjoy a nice retirement without worries out there. The following guidelines will give you more to work with so you can make generating income easier with a solid real estate investment, so let’s get started with the first idea on our list: Read More

Infographic: Top Five Metro Areas for Baby Boomers

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has conducted some studies that showed us what top cities many baby boomers are moving. These cities are not necessarily where baby boomers are retiring. They are considering these cities to continue working with a lower cost of living and some good weather. Many individuals are not ready to retire. But realize that a lower cost of living can support their final plans for retirement. With a pre retirement city move, boomers can add more to their retirement packages.  Boomers also want warm weather locations, which are good for the body as we continue to age.  Here are the top five cities that NAR has discovered has many baby boomers moving to prior to their retirement.

What cities did you guess? Read More