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Tips for spending and saving during hard times

Creating a COVID Budget: Tips for spending & saving during hard times Although some in the U.S. have been fortunate enough to make it through the past eight months with their bank accounts intact, there's no doubt that many of us have struggled financially this year. Many have lost jobs, been forced to temporarily move in with relatives, or just found that they couldn't quite make ends meet. While the end of the pandemic (or at least the worst of it) seems to be in sight, many of us will still be struggling with the financial fallout for some time. Here are some ways you can work to stay within your budget while money is still tight.
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Downsizing for Seniors

If your kids have moved out, you may be spending too much on your current home. After all, you probably picked that property because of the great school district, plentiful rooms, and glut of local resources for families — none of which you're using anymore. So why are you still paying for them? Retirement is the perfect time to move into a smaller home where you can experience your golden years at a lower price point.

These resources will guide you through the process.

How to Secure Financing for Your New Home

Knowing your mortgage options based on what you can afford should be the first step in downsizing.

Home Affordability Calculator

Can I Qualify for a Mortgage Before I Sell My Home and Satisfy the Existing Mortgage?

Mortgage Help for Veterans

Searching for Your Perfect Fit

Now that you've figured out financing, it's time to look for your new home!

5 Types of Homes to Consider for Retirement

Planning for Retirement: House Plans for Seniors

Choosing Between Attached or Detached Homes for Retirement

Costs of Moving and Packing

It's important to consider all the costs of downsizing, including the moving process.

18 Hidden Costs of Moving

How Much Does It Cost to Work with a Professional Organizer?

Moving Cost Calculator for Moving Estimates

Feeling at Home in Your New Space

To make your house truly feel like home, start unpacking right away, and consider making big or small changes to the home if needed.

How to Unpack Efficiently After Moving

Home Improvement Projects: Are You Properly Insured?

10 Small Changes to Make Your House Feel Like a Home

Your Decorating Style Defined

You deserve to feel comfortable as you get older. Look through these resources and investigate your options. Before you know it, you'll be in the home of your dreams!

Need to make changes to your homeowners insurance? Contact Post Insurance and Financial and let's explore your options.

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Caring for Elderly Family Members

Caring for Elderly Family Members Taking care of elderly parents? Here's how to keep them safe and stay sane. Having the opportunity to spend time with and give back to your elderly parents can be an unexpected gift. But as rewarding as it is, it can also be exhausting, frustrating, and dispiriting at times. Here are some ways to stay sane and enjoy time with your loved ones while you still have them.
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Insurance for Empty Nesters

Older couple When the last of the children head off to college or out on their own, some parents, although sad, breathe a sigh of relief. For many, getting the kids out of the house will immediately relieve some serious financial stress. But it's important to be smart with how you handle that extra income so that you're setting yourself and your children up for a secure future. Here's what to do when your dependents become independent:
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6 Tips to "Spring Cleaning" Your Personal Finances

Clean Up Personal Finances Spring is a great time to clear away the clutter and freshen your living and working spaces for the year ahead. Why not borrow the idea and give your personal finances a thorough "cleaning" too?
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