{"id":2813,"date":"2018-07-05T09:51:39","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T16:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=2813"},"modified":"2018-07-05T09:52:22","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T16:52:22","slug":"moving-for-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/moving-for-retirement","title":{"rendered":"What to Consider if You’re Planning To Move for Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Usually, the only thing you\u2019d think about when moving is location, location, location. However, when you\u2019re moving for retirement, it\u2019s never the same thing \u2013 you have to consider several factors because things will never be the same once you retire. For one, you won\u2019t be earning the same money you usually earn from a regular day job. This means that when you retire, you should be keen on your expenses. Healthcare will also become a necessity during this phase of your life. To ensure that your move during retirement will become beneficial to you in the long run, consider these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0How much is your monthly budget?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This is probably one of the most important things to consider when you\u2019re planning to move for retirement. For you to have a successful retirement, you should have an idea of how much are you willing to spend on it. You can budget for retirement by looking into your monthly expenses. Determine how much you\u2019re spending for mortgage payments, car payments, and other recurring bills. You should also keep track of how much you are spending on leisure activities such as dining out, groceries and shopping. If you need assistance in doing all of these, you can use a mobile app (there are a handful of apps online) or hire a financial advisor. All of these can help you in your budgeting, especially if you don\u2019t have any idea of how to do it. After considering your expenses, take note of all the possible sources of income every month. Once you have these numbers, it\u2019ll be easy for you to come up with a monthly budget which is suitable for your needs and wants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Where do you want to retire?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Aside from determining how much you can spend in a month, the location of where you want to retire should come next. Regardless if you\u2019re moving somewhere new or near your current residence, you\u2019ll be able to find a location appropriate for your needs and budget. You can narrow down your search by looking into locations which have recreational activities and volunteer opportunities for seniors. As a retiree, you should always have avenues for physical activities and have fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0How far is your new location from friends and family?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Before saying \u201cyes\u201d to a broker who offered you a property somewhere, consider how near or far it is to your friends and family. People who retire would want to be near their loved ones so they can easily bond and spend time with them. If you\u2019re currently living in the same town as friends and family, and you want to be near them once you retire, think about retiring in your current city. If not, scout for nearby locations which are within driving distance. You want everything should be accessible to you and to them. On the other side of the coin, if you want to live far from your friends and family (to finally have some time to yourself), move somewhere near an airport. This will make it easier for you to visit your friends and family, and for them to do the same too.<\/span><\/p>\n

        If you\u2019re living far from your friends and family right now and want to move somewhere near them, take time to familiarize the area. You need to make sure that everything you can ever need is within the proximity. Doing this will also help you determine the amount of adjustment you\u2019ll need to have once you move in.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Are there any healthcare facilities nearby?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          When you age, your body starts to deteriorate. You\u2019ll not be as energized as you were back when you were a teen. And with these changes, you\u2019ll be needing a good doctor. Before moving, look for an area that has convenient healthcare facilities for you. Does this place have a hospital and credible doctor? Do they supply a wide variety of medications for your needs? Do they offer 24\/7 medical assistance? You should have answers to these questions before deciding where to move. All of these are important for you to maintain your health once you retire. Aside from the availability of healthcare facilities, learn how your move can affect your healthcare plan. Usually, the healthcare plan you\u2019ll enjoy will be dependent on where you move.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Are there recreational activities available?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Being physically active is a necessity for you to live a healthy lifestyle during retirement. For this reasons, your location should support recreational activities. It should allow retirees like you to enjoy an afternoon of playing tennis, swimming or hiking; it should not run out of activities for you to do. Some retirees would even choose their retirement destination based on the activities they love to do. Retirees who love outdoor sports may choose a retirement location which is near a beach or mountain. For retirees who have a green thumb, a location which has gardens or lawns are their best options. Think about the things which you can do in a location \u2013 these will keep you physically and mentally sharp as you age.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Do you have any existing debt?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The last thing you want to think during retirement is debt. Retirement should be the time for you to relax, and not stress out. This is why you should slowly pay all of your debts before retirement. Shell out money from your monthly income and allocate these for your debts. The earlier you clear your life from debt, the earlier you can start planning for your retirement. <\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Do you need help during the move?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                After deciding where to move, think about \u201chow\u201d you can actually do it. If you\u2019re planning to do everything DIY or with the help of your friends, pack everything ahead of time. Boxes should be labeled accordingly. Consider decluttering before the move so you won\u2019t end up bringing items which you no longer use. You can also have a garage sale and use the money you\u2019ll earn for your moving expenses. If you\u2019re thinking of hiring professionals for the move, scout for moving companies and compare prices ahead of time. Make sure you\u2019ll end up working with a moving company which can give you the service you want within a reasonable price.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Don\u2019t Make Rash Decisions<\/b><\/p>\n

                If you have been working for decades, retirement may not come easy. This is a stage in your life that will require drastic changes. You\u2019ll have to change your daily routines, let go of some relationships and even inject new activities just so you can live a healthier life. Fortunately, all of those changes can be pacified once you move in a location that is perfect for you. Deciding as to where that location is, can be might be a challenge but with the right sources, you\u2019ll know what to do. Consider the tips from this article and you\u2019re already a step closer in retiring to your new home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                This post is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. The point of view and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Realty Executives International.<\/i><\/p>\n

                This post was written for Realty Executives by Dianne Abonita.\u00a0<\/i>Dianne has been writing blogs for quite some time now. She is interested in a lot of things which makes it a joy for her to write about different niche. She has been providing solutions to different problems faced by her readers, and one of this is by giving them information about <\/span>movers for retirement<\/span><\/a>. When she\u2019s not busy writing, Dianne spends her time with her family especially with her kids. This is where she draws inspiration from to continually provide informative blogs to different audience.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Usually, the only thing you\u2019d think about when moving is location, location, location. However, when you\u2019re moving for retirement, it\u2019s never the same thing \u2013 you have to consider several factors because things will never be the same once you retire. For one, you won\u2019t be earning the same money you usually earn from a … Continue reading What to Consider if You’re Planning To Move for Retirement<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[437,212,213,59,643,642],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2813"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2813"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2821,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2813\/revisions\/2821"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2813"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=2813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}