Category: Cost of Living
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Is Retirement a Fantasy?
I’m 51 years old and financially I’m nowhere even close to being able to retire. I know I’m not the only one in this situation, and it sucks. The question being put out there is, “Is Retirement a Fantasy?” for those of us who didn’t “play the game” and end up in management or C…
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Market Rent and Lease Renewals
Have you moved into a new apartment in the last two years? This post is for you specifically! When apartment complexes list their available apartments, each year they do a Market Rent survey of comparable apartments in their area. As we all know, with the cost of living, the price of apartments has risen astronomically.…
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A Roommate Nation
A Roommate Nation When you were younger, you may have dreamed of the time when you turn 18 and go off to college. After college, you knew you’d have that perfect job and be able to move into your own apartment. Your place would have your rules and be as messy or as clean as…
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What To Know About Retiring Overseas
So, you’re about to retire and you want to move to another country? This may sound like a great idea in the grand scheme of things, but, you want to do your research! Check out my post on why I’m not waiting to collect social security. Questions to ask yourself: What type of environment do…
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Revitalizing a Small Town Community
These days, there are a lot of concerns that the small town way of life is going away. The concern is for the economy of the small town way of life. Revitalizing a small town is paramount to its success and longevity. Small town living is mostly desirable. You know just about everyone and at…
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