Most discussions about downsizing focus on the legal, economic, or psychological issues raised by this practice. These are essential concerns, but we rarely consider how or why downsizing is also an ...

You turn 65, leave the job, sign up for Medicare and then sell the old homestead to buy a cheaper home, pocketing tens of thousands in cash, maybe hundreds of thousands. Downsizing may make sense on ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Downsizing can be tough for anyone to do. It can be a stressful or emotional process. Many possessions ...

Once their kids have left the nest, many men and women over 50 begin to consider downsizing their homes. Downsizing to a smaller home can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, including less home to ...