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From what the weather is going to be like tomorrow to how the housing market will perform next year, life is full of challenges that are difficult to predict.But an unpalatable truth about the future is that, as we age, we are likely to get poorer and less active – and the kind of home we need will change accordingly.Smart homebuyers don’t wait until their living arrangements reach crisis point to make a move. Instead, they are investing in properties which work from them today and – they hope –...

Moving to a place with a lower cost of living can improve your retirement finances. If you sell a home in an expensive city and buy or rent in another city with more reasonable housing costs, you may be able to boost your retirement savings, retire sooner or enjoy a higher quality of life.A recent U.S. News analysis compared the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. as potential retirement spots. The study included data about housing affordability, happiness, desirability, retiree taxes, the job market and access to quality health...