Downsizing Step #1:

Letting go

As my husband and I approached our 60s, conversations with our various social groups inevitably led to discussions about where we would all like to retire, usually so we could continue in our fellowship - these conversations often held after a few cocktails- and depending upon the crowd, Steve and I would shift our responses to fit the scene-- south for the weather, north for the skiing, summer haunts to be with old friends and family.

Downsizing with a Dog

Is your Beagle legal?

Looking to downsize and move from your Colonial in the burbs to a city condo and bring Sparky, the dog, with you? Be aware of the rules in play before you bring the dog into your new digs. It can be far more complicated - and expensive - than you think.

Do the Math

The financial implications of downsizing

When Maria and Josh Whitehead (not their real names) decided to downsize, they thought it was a five-year plan, but when the perfect ranch house came on the market in their neighborhood in Pittsburgh, they knew they had to grab it, as the ranch inventory is small.

The Upside of Downsizing

Making money on your move

When my husband, Steve, and I decided to downsize, we calculated our bucket ages at 33 - that meant we have a whole lot more living to do. Though I may not share my husband’s penchant for skiing the Arctic, we do want to spend our retirement years with the freedom to satisfy our wanderlust.