Housing and Home Equity
Average Home Equity in 2026: What Homeowners Have
Average home equity is $310,000 in 2026, but mostly sits untapped. See how it breaks down by state and income, and how to put yours to work.
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Housing and Home Equity
Americans Are Rethinking the Role of Home Equity in Retirement
Home equity is becoming a bigger piece of retirement plans as costs rise. See what’s driving the shift and the tradeoffs worth weighing first.
Housing and Home Equity
Where Should You Retire? A 9-Factor Framework to Get It Right
Explore 10 things to think about – lifestyle and financial factors – when considering the best state for retirement.
Housing and Home Equity
Will Retirees Use their $14.39 Trillion in Home Equity for Income? A Back Up Plan? As Inheritance?
Your home is a valuable asset. It is also a powerful financial tool for retirement. Explore 5 ways to use your home equity. Read now…
Housing and Home Equity
Should You Pay Off Mortgage or Invest?
Get insights for the best way to use your money. What are the pros and cons of paying off mortgage vs. investing?
Housing and Home Equity
5 Ways to Tap Home Equity in Retirement and 7 Times When it May Be a Good Idea to Do So
Have financial holes in your retirement plan (like not enough savings or unknown risks)? See if you should use home equity to fill them.
Estate Planning
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: 7 Reasons to De-Clutter Your Home When You Retire
Explore why de-cluttering is the ultimate retirement and estate planning task. 7 compelling reasons to clean out your closets this year. Read now…
Estate Planning
The Pros and Cons of Inheriting a House: Understanding How to Make Good Plans for Your Heirs
Explore some of the issues around the family home and how it works as an inheritance.
Housing and Home Equity
4 Arguments for Retaining Your Mortgage in Retirement
You might be surprised to learn that paying off your mortgage may not be the right financial decision. Even if it is the right emotional choice.
Aging Well
Climate Disasters: How to Protect Your Money, Home, and Retirement Well Being
Learn how climate disasters could impact your retirement and take steps now to protect your health and wealth from possible negative impacts.
Budgeting & Spending
8 Ways to Cut Housing Costs for Retirement
It’s not unusual for people to want to cut housing costs, and it’s especially true of older adults who may be looking for ways to retire early or make living on…
Aging Well
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Retire: 20+ Lists, Quizzes, and Tips for Making the Best Relocation Decision for You
We all love reading lists of the best places to retire. They interest us, peak our wanderlust and they make us think about what is possible in retirement. Howe…
Financial Wellness
Why the Housing Market is More Important than the Stock Market for Most People
People often worry about the wrong things. You might be watching the stock market, but other metrics are significantly more important to most.
Housing and Home Equity
Considering a Relocation? There Can Be Surprising Benefits to Moving
Relocation may have surprising emotional benefits. However, most people want to stay put. Explore pros and cons of moving for retirement (or anytime).
Budgeting & Spending
Why is Your Property Insurance So High? 10 Ways to Lower the Cost
Explore the 3 main reasons why your property insurance is so high and discover ways to reduce your expenditure.
Housing and Home Equity
Downsizing for Retirement: 15 Tips for a Happily Ever After
Downsizing for retirement is a great strategy – especially for those who have not quite saved enough. Get 15 tips for a big exciting move!
Financial Wellness
Why Buying a Home is a Smart Financial Decision if You Do it Responsibly
Buying a home could be among the smartest and most impactful things you do in life. Find out why and how to do it responsibly.
Housing and Home Equity
Should You Secure a Home Equity Loan Before You Retire?
A home equity loan at retirement may seem counter intuitive. However, there are some compelling reasons to consider taking on this debt.
Budgeting & Spending
Is a Tiny House the Big Solution for Your Retirement Plan?
Six reasons tiny homes are increasingly popular for retirement and how to see if it is a good option for you.
Housing and Home Equity
Podcast: Melissa Fredette — Financial Independence via Real Estate
Steve: Welcome to The Boldin Podcast. Today we will be talking with Melissa Fredette, the former president of postgraduate programs at Hult Internatio…
Budgeting & Spending
Home-Sharing: The Golden Age of Golden Girl-Style Retirement Living for Baby Boomers
It has been nearly 30 years since the hit television sitcom starred in living rooms across the nation. However, we may be just reaching the golden age of the Go…
Housing and Home Equity
Retirement Relocation Checklist: Where to Retire Quiz and Other Tips
Roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. Where to retire is a big question for this huge cohort of Americans. It can be an overwhelming decision. Hopefully…
Aging Well
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Places to Retire: 20+ Lists, Quizzes, and Tips for Making the Best Relocation Decision for You
The ultimate guide to retirement relocation: 20 best places to retire lists, calculators, and tips to help you find your ideal locale.
Housing and Home Equity
55+ Communities: What Are Continuing Care Retirement Communities?
The decision to relocate in retirement is huge — especially since you literally have a world of options. You can retire anywhere and into a wide variety of hous…
