Category: Advice

Buy In vs. Rental

Many individuals hesitate to consider Independent Living accommodations in a retirement setting. “$200,000 entrance fee”, you ask, “who can afford that?”  While most Independent Living communities have a buy in option that ranges from a $10,000 -  $500,000 or more entrance fee entrance fee plus a monthly maintenance fee, some communities are now providing the …

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Wednesday May 5th, 2010 in Advice, Financial, Retirement Communities | 3 Comments »

Using Your Five Senses When Touring a Retirement Community

Part 4 of 5: Feel
You may have asked all of the right questions and are ready to make the final decision about which retirement community is the right one for you.  But first, you want to see if you can really call this community home.  Walk around and see how you feel…

Sit on the bed …

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Sunday April 11th, 2010 in Advice, Retirement Communities | No Comments »

Using Your Five Senses When Touring a Retirement Community

Taste
Now that you may have had the opportunity to take a look at the community and listen as to what is going on at the community, now it is time to sit down, have a meal, and ask a few more questions…

Take a tour of the community of your choice over the lunch hour and …

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Friday March 12th, 2010 in Advice, Retirement Communities | 2 Comments »

Do You Have Enough Money Saved for Retirement?

Saving Money for Retirement
Do you have enough money saved for retirement?  Start planning ahead now by setting aside money for retirement and considering Long Term Care Insurance so that all of your assets are not depleted on Long Term Care, but on things you enjoy!
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the …

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Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 in Advice, Financial, Retirement Communities | 2 Comments »