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Which Costs More in Retirement? Your Housing or Healthcare

You probably worry the most about healthcare costs in retirement, but you'll be surprised to hear what actually could cost you more! Robert Powell, editor of Retirement Daily, explains. Watch!
By TRACY BYRNES Mar 23, 2018 | 07:02 AM EDT

So you may be surprised to learn which expense probably will eat more of your retirement budget. Want to guess? Housing or Healthcare?

Robert Powell, editor of Retirement Daily, answers that question in the video above to find out. 

But let's just say that housing costs are increasing very quickly these days, writes Powell in a recent column.

So having a plan for your retirement housing expenses is crucial.

Because your housing decison -- where live and what you live in -- basically drives all of your other decisions.

"Thirty-three cents of every retirement dollar is spent on housing, says Powell in the video above.

So it may be time to think about reducing those costs.

Watch the video above to learn more!

 

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