Retirement Relationships & Lifestyle

Downsize or Stay? 5 Questions to Ask (None About Money)

Bill Bergfeld

Published on: 24/10/2026

Stuck deciding whether to downsize, stay, or move? Try these five heart-first questions before you list the house. Start this weekend.

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Moving Closer to Family in Retirement: Will You Matter?

Bill Bergfeld

Published on: 22/10/2026

Thinking about moving near your kids? Before you pack, ask whether you'll be needed or just nearby. Here's how to decide with your heart open.

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Why Is It So Hard to Sell the Family Home in Retirement?

Bill Bergfeld

Published on: 20/10/2026

The numbers say downsize, but your heart says wait. Here's why selling the family home feels like grief, and what's really behind it. Read more.

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3 Ways to Rebuild Your Identity After Retirement

Bill Bergfeld

Published on: 26/09/2026

Ready to stop feeling lost in retirement? Three concrete, doable moves to rebuild your identity now that the job title is gone. Start today.

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