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Plan Your Future
Your Home and Community
You deserve to live life the way you want, whether that means renovating your current home or finding a niche retirement community. This advice will help you start planning now for how you'll live in the years ahead.
Live the Good Life, For Less
Ready to retire? Check out our list of 10 affordable, fun places to retire. Read
Boomers Redefine Retirement Living
Boomers are overhauling traditional models of housing and inventing new ones. Read
Universal Design Makes Homes Accessible and Attractive
Architects and builders are embracing "universal design" to remodel or build houses that accommodate aging in place. Read
Plan Your Future
Women's Stories
Marta: I'd Like a Shared Home
Can her dream house--in the tropics, living with friends--become a reality? Read
Patricia: Lessons Learned
After losing two sisters and a niece to cancer, Patricia knew she had to strengthen her long-term health and financial plans for the sake of her kids. Watch
Jeannie: Protecting Her Son
She waited until she was in her 40s before marrying and adopting a baby. Then she made plans so her son won't have to worry about his older parents. Watch
Mary Ann: Essential Documents
After losing her mom to Alzheimer’s, Mary Ann decided to carve time out of her busy life to set up a long-term plan, including a power of attorney and other advanced directives. Watch
Plan Your Future
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Get tips and information to help you plan for a safe, healthy and secure future.
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