Baby Boomers

Top 10 states where you need the least savings to retire, and how much you need

According to a recent AARP survey, about 20 percent of adults age 50 and older have no retirement savings, and roughly 61 percent are worried they will not have enough money to...
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One-level living for all stages of life

Wanting to downsize to one-level living, but still have room for visiting family and friends? Don’t miss this spacious custom-built rambler nestled under the trees in Bass Lake Highlands… it’s...
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Moving Checklist… getting ready to move

MOVING CHECKLIST – free detailed checklist, starting 1-2 months before your move Moving happened a lot in the United States in the last century, usually for economic reasons. Nearly a...
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What is universal design?

I work with many people who are looking to downsize to one-level living where they can continue to live as they age and don’t have to worry about steps. One-level...
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What is driving senior moves?

Millennials and Baby Boomers are the two largest generations, and while Millennials delayed settling down longer than previous generations, they are now buying homes, establishing roots and growing families. At...
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Senior Living… options and financial implications

More than 75% of adults over 50 years of age say they prefer to age in place… and research shows that at least half of older adults will need care...
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Home Upgrades for Aging in Place

According to a 2024 report from Leaf Home and Morning Consult, 73% of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their homes for more than a decade, and 55% say they...
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Things to think about when you cross the “Freedom Threshold” at age 61

A study by Merrill Lynch refers to a significant shift which occurs about age 61. The study refers to this change as “crossing the freedom threshold”… when where you live...
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