Downsizing
Mastering the Art of Downsizing for Baby Boomers
The transition into Retirement often signifies a new phase in life for Baby Boomers, and part of this process is downsizing. This is not just about moving into a smaller living space, but also about simplifying life, reducing clutter, and focusing on what’s truly important. Downsizing as you age is a significant transition that involves reducing your living space and possessions. This change can provide practical, financial, and emotional benefits, catering to a more manageable and fulfilling Lifestyle in later years. Downsizing can stir a mix of emotions, from sadness and Anxiety to excitement about new possibilities. It involves parting with items that have sentimental value, which can feel like losing parts of your history. However, it also offers an opportunity for renewal and focusing on what truly enriches your life.
Our experts in this section of the site explore the practical benefits of downsizing and choosing the right time to downsize. Downsizing is not just about the immediate benefits but also about planning for the future. It can affect your long-term financial health and personal well-being, making it easier to manage your lifestyle as you age. Life goes on-children move out and maintaining a big house can become a burden rather than a pleasure. Downsizing can alleviate this stress, providing a more manageable living situation and potentially freeing up funds for retirement. Downsizing isn’t just about letting go, it’s about making room for new experiences and opportunities in this exciting phase of life.
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Mastering the Art of Downsizing for Baby Boomers The transition into retirement often signifies a new phase in life for Baby Boomers, and part of this process is downsizing. This is not just about moving into a smaller living space, but also about simplifying life, reducing clutter, and focusing on…
Mastering the Art of Downsizing for Baby Boomers The transition into retirement often signifies a new phase in life for Baby Boomers, and part of this process is downsizing. This is not just about mo…
Mastering the Art of Downsizing for Baby Boomers The transition into retirement often signifies a new phase in life for Baby Boomers, and part of this process is downsizing. This is not just about moving into a smaller living space, but also about simplifying life, reducing clutter, and focusing on what's truly important. Downsizing as you age is a significant transition that involves reducing your living space and possessions. This change can provide practical, financial, and emotional benefits, catering to a more manageable and fulfilling lifestyle in later years. Downsizing can stir a mix …
“I forgot how to pack!” My wife and I don’t travel as much as I imagined we would when I retired in 2018. Part of that is on me. I travelled for a living for almost forty years and the last thing I was interested in was another trip on an airplane or another night eating the Marriott grilled c…
“I forgot how to pack!” My wife and I don’t travel as much as I imagined we would when I retired in 2018. Part of that is on me. I travelled for a living for almost forty years and the last thin…
“I forgot how to pack!” My wife and I don’t travel as much as I imagined we would when I retired in 2018. Part of that is on me. I travelled for a living for almost forty years and the last thing I was interested in was another trip on an airplane or another night eating the Marriott grilled chicken salad at 10:00 p.m. Then came Covid. But now we are starting to travel again, which caused me to notice that I had lost a core consulting skill – packing! I literally used to spend ten to fifteen minutes packing a suitcase for a week away. This time I was spending hours to pack for four day…
Alan Cay Culler
September 8, 2024 
Downsizing from your large, long-held family home is a popular concept for retirees, but may not always be the best choice. Even though smaller homes are less costly & easier to maintain, giving up your family's major meeting venue may not be the best choice. This week we respond to a listen…
Downsizing from your large, long-held family home is a popular concept for retirees, but may not always be the best choice. Even though smaller homes are less costly & easier to maintain, giving…
Downsizing from your large, long-held family home is a popular concept for retirees, but may not always be the best choice. Even though smaller homes are less costly & easier to maintain, giving up your family's major meeting venue may not be the best choice. This week we respond to a listener question on whether downsizing might be right for them, and cover Nvidia's recent earnings call and an article about the prevalence of gift card scams. Highlights [05.30] Market Update – News on Nvidia earnings. [11.24] Article of the Week – This week’s article on gift card fraud. …
Grant Bledsoe
September 4, 2024 
Conversation w/ Kira Vanderlan, CEO/ Owner, Zestful Design, and Joan Palmquist, Member, AARP Speakers Team, MN, about effective ways to declutter and downsize and how professional organizers can help.
Conversation w/ Kira Vanderlan, CEO/ Owner, Zestful Design, and Joan Palmquist, Member, AARP Speakers Team, MN, about effective ways to declutter and downsize and how professional organizers can help.
Conversation w/ Kira Vanderlan, CEO/ Owner, Zestful Design, and Joan Palmquist, Member, AARP Speakers Team, MN, about effective ways to declutter and downsize and how professional organizers can help.
Cheryl Beversdorf
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Glenn Carstens-Peters @glenncarstenspetersKey HighlightsLayoffs are happening more often. Many industries and thousands of workers are affected.It's essential to know your rights. Manage your money well and seek support during this tim…
Glenn Carstens-Peters @glenncarstenspetersKey HighlightsLayoffs are happening more often. Many industries and thousands of workers are …
Glenn Carstens-Peters @glenncarstenspetersKey HighlightsLayoffs are happening more often. Many industries and thousands of workers are affected.It's essential to know your rights. Manage your money well and seek support during this time.Stay positive. Use this time to learn new skills or improve the ones you already have.How do companies decide who to lay off during a downsizing? Is AI playing a part?Companies usually consider several factors when they decide on job cuts. They look at how well a person does their job. They also c…
Michael Levitt
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Elderwerks’ dynamic CEO and Founder, Jennifer Prell, understands older adults. She believes elders deserve respect and loving care. She gets worked up when talking about how difficult it often is for older people, no matter their income level, to find proper housing as they age. Adult children re…
Elderwerks’ dynamic CEO and Founder, Jennifer Prell, understands older adults. She believes elders deserve respect and loving care. She gets worked up when talking about how difficult it often is fo…
Elderwerks’ dynamic CEO and Founder, Jennifer Prell, understands older adults. She believes elders deserve respect and loving care. She gets worked up when talking about how difficult it often is for older people, no matter their income level, to find proper housing as they age. Adult children reach out because a parent is declining. That parent does not always recognize there is a problem and that makes it extremely difficult to help them make the transition to safer housing. Jennifer and her team are trained to ask the questions that will guide them in determining the correct paths to tak…
Gail Zelitzky & Catherine Marienau
August 13, 2024 
In this episode, Jennifer H. has returned with an update. The last time I talked to Jennifer in 2019, she was living with her husband in their home and she was excited that her home was to an organizational level that if she needed to have company, she could be ready in a short amount of time; she j…
In this episode, Jennifer H. has returned with an update. The last time I talked to Jennifer in 2019, she was living with her husband in their home and she was excited that her home was to an organiza…
In this episode, Jennifer H. has returned with an update. The last time I talked to Jennifer in 2019, she was living with her husband in their home and she was excited that her home was to an organizational level that if she needed to have company, she could be ready in a short amount of time; she just needed to tidy up a little. Jennifer was on her 9th round of the 100 Days Program (now known as The Productive Home Solution®). Jennifer shared that the next thing that happened was downsizing her home and her mother-in-law’s things so she, her husband, and her mother-in-law could all live …
Lisa Woodruff
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Maynard and me Maynard G. Krebs, pictured above, was the sidekick character in The Many Loves of Doby Gillis, the 1959-63 CBS TV series. Dwayne Hickman starred in the title role, and Bob Denver, later of Gilligan’s Island fame, played Dobie’s eccentric friend, Maynard. The character was created …
Maynard and me Maynard G. Krebs, pictured above, was the sidekick character in The Many Loves of Doby Gillis, the 1959-63 CBS TV series. Dwayne Hickman starred in the title role, and Bob Denver, later…
Maynard and me Maynard G. Krebs, pictured above, was the sidekick character in The Many Loves of Doby Gillis, the 1959-63 CBS TV series. Dwayne Hickman starred in the title role, and Bob Denver, later of Gilligan’s Island fame, played Dobie’s eccentric friend, Maynard. The character was created for TV and wasn’t in the Max Schulman books the series was based upon. Maynard wore a scruffy goatee, a stretched out gray sweatshirt, dirty low cut white Converse sneakers, and jeans. Maynard was the show’s Shakespearian fool. Dobie created elaborate schemes trying to get some girl to notice hi…
Alan Cay Culler
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In this inspiring episode of ABOUT THAT WALLET, host Anthony Weaver welcomes Renee Collins, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), to discuss the crucial aspects of…
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As much as I don’t like it, the most popular topic about midlife is midlife crisis. I don’t like this topic because it’s mostly negative, and I’m all about thriving. If you’ve been listening…
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