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Kiplinger
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Maurie Backman

I Regret Moving to a 55+ Community, But My Wife Loves It. What Can I Do?

Portrait of a serious, sad elderly man with glasses. He sits at a dining room table near a window. There are pink peonies at the dinner table. .

Question: My wife and I retired last year and moved to a 55+ community. She loves being social, but I miss our neighbors and feel it was a bad choice. What can I do to safeguard our finances and manage my regret?

Answer: There's a reason so many older Americans are drawn to 55+ communities. These communities commonly offer amenities that range from on-site swimming pools to tennis courts to dining facilities. And just as importantly, they give residents a chance to socialize with people of a similar age.

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