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30 Things That You Really Don’t Need as a Retiree

May 17, 2019 · Retirement Life

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Relocating from a $250,000 house to one that costs $150,000 could help you boost your annual income by $3,000 and reduce yearly expenses by $3,250, saving $6,250 a year. This means you can save $3,250 a year just from reducing property tax burden as well as the costs of insurance, maintenance, and utilities.

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