Over the last 25 years, planned communities have skyrocketed in popularity, especially for retirees. Although not every neighborhood has age restrictions, many older adults gravitate to these types of communities for their amenities, activities, and low-maintenance lifestyles. For the fourth consecutive year, Ideal Living has ranked the top 100 planned communities across the country. And […]
In recent years, the military retirement pay system has become a little more complex. How much you’ll earn is based on when you joined, how long you served, and which branch you served in. There are a lot of variables, and if you’re thinking of retiring from the military in the coming years, it pays […]
As you age, you probably start to think more and more about retirement—namely, how you’ll support yourself after you stop working. And one of the biggest, and at times most overlooked, aspects of post-career planning is housing. Where you live plays an important role in your daily life and your overall financial stability, so planning […]
Purchasing a home later in life is a bit different from purchasing a home in your younger or middle-aged years, particularly when it comes to loans. The process of applying for a mortgage after retirement is similar, though not quite the same, and it can be helpful to understand your options before you start your […]
