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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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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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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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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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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The Great Wealth Transfer will move $84 trillion from Baby Boomers to Gen X and Millennials. This guide explains estate-planning steps, inheritance-tax differences by state, and relocation strategies to low-tax regions so you can safeguard your family’s wealth and pass on a lasting legacy.
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Credit scores may feel like a mystery, but the truth is simple: the score you see in apps isn’t the one lenders use. Discover the difference between FICO and Vantage, how scores are created, and what a lower score really costs you when buying a home.
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Paying off credit cards isn’t just about math — it’s about mindset. This step-by-step guide shows you how to lower interest, choose the right payoff strategy, stop hidden charges, and build habits that keep you debt-free. Includes free tools, FAQs, and resources for real help.
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Should you pay off your mortgage before retirement or invest your savings instead? This guide explores both options, with case studies, strategies, and key factors to help you decide.
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Tipping in America has drifted far from its roots. With inflated POS prompts, higher menu prices, and new tax rules, diners face mounting “tip fatigue.” This article explores the rise of tipflation, how it affects both servers and customers, and what you can do to tip fairly without guilt.
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Your 401k can do more than just hold stocks and bonds. With the right structure, you can buy real estate through a self-directed IRA or Solo 401k. Rental properties provide steady income, tax benefits, and long-term appreciation — making them a powerful hedge against inflation and a smart addition to a balanced retirement portfolio.
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Buying a home involves more than the purchase price. Our complete guide explains closing costs, tax benefits, and how to get mortgage-ready in 2025.
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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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