11 Housing Affordability Myths Holding Millennials and Gen Z Back
Millennials and Gen Z hear housing myths daily—from corporate home buying to 20% down and “priced out forever.” Here are the 11 myths holding them back.
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A New Millennial Financial Hub Is Coming to RetireCoast
Millennials face unique financial decisions in their 30s and early 40s. RetireCoast is building a dedicated Millennial Financial Hub focused on practical planning, mobile-friendly tools, and real-world strategies for 2026 and beyond.
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Practical Retirement Guides: Retirement Planning Made Practical
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Financial Strategies for Everyday Life
Financial decisions don’t fail because people lack discipline—they fail because systems aren’t designed to survive real life. Financial Strategies for Everyday Life is a practical Gen X playbook that shows how income actually flows, how to divide it into needs, protection, and the future, and how to build automated systems that reduce stress, prevent panic decisions, and stay resilient as life and costs change. This guide replaces abstract budgeting advice with real-world structure, stress-testing, and tools you can revisit year after year.
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How to Fund a Child’s Education Without Crushing Your Finances
A practical, parent-first guide to education funding decisions. Learn how to compare total college cost to career earnings, understand student loan risks, and use RetireCoast tools—including a calculator and family meeting PDF—to choose a path that protects savings and retirement.
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Tax-Advantaged Retirement Accounts: How 401(k)s, IRAs, Roths, and HSAs Work Together
Retirement success isn’t about choosing a single account — it’s about understanding how tax-advantaged retirement accounts work together. From 401(k)s and IRAs to Roth accounts and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), each plays a different role in reducing taxes, managing income, and creating long-term financial flexibility. This guide explains how these accounts function individually and, more importantly, how they can be coordinated to build a smarter, more resilient retirement strategy.
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Downsizing vs. Rightsizing: Which Move Actually Improves Your Financial & Lifestyle Future?
Downsizing vs rightsizing isn’t about square footage—it’s about long-term financial stability. This guide helps Gen X homeowners choose the smarter move.
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Selling Your Business After Retirement: Making Your Final Exit Smart and Profitable
Many retirees launch new businesses in their second act, but eventually comes the moment to sell — often the last major business decision they’ll make. This guide explains how to sell your business after retireme
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📝 Introducing the New RetireCoast: A Better Way to Explore Coastal Living & Retirement Planning
RetireCoast has a new look and a better experience. In this article we walk you through the redesigned homepage, updated tools, podcast player, city guides, and expanded content that help you plan retirement and coastal living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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The 250-Year Price Shock: America Then and Now
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the cost of living tells a story more dramatic than any battlefield. This article compares what one day’s work bought in 1776, 1834, 1913, 2025, and what it may buy by 2050 and 2100. Discover why prices were stable for generations, what broke the system, and why today’s “2% inflation” is anything but normal. A deep dive into America’s 250-year price shock.
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Why the Mississippi Cost of Living Is One of the Best Deals in America Right Now
Mississippi continues to stand out as one of the most affordable states in America. This guide compares the real cost of living now — housing, food, electricity, gasoline, taxes, and everyday expenses — showing why moving to Mississippi can save you money immediately.
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The 50-Year Mortgage Proposal: The Best Deep Dive Into Trump’s New Housing Idea
Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal is one of the hottest topics in housing. This deep dive explains how the extended loan term could reshape affordability, lower monthly payments, and dramatically change the real estate landscape.
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Explore our growing collection of articles about life in 1776, the people of the Revolution, weapons, camp followers, women of the war, and how America changed over 250 years. Many of our 250th Anniversary articles are among the most-read and highly rated history features on RetireCoast.
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