Next Act Ninjas: Mastering Lifestyle Longevity

Buy or Rent in Retirement? The 20-Year Reality Check


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Should you buy or rent in retirement? The answer isn’t as simple as the generic advice you’ll find online. In this episode of Next Act Ninjas, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt breaks down the real financial, lifestyle, and emotional trade-offs for renting vs buying in your Next Act. From equity growth and liquidity to reverse mortgages, rising rents, and hidden healthspan factors—you’ll learn how to make a housing decision that supports both your wealth and your well-being for the next 20 years.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Decision to Rent or Buy in Retirement

01:40 Current Day Investment Reality Check

02:56 Taking Health into Consideration

04:11 Rent vs Buy: How do the 20-Year Numbers Stack Up?

10:28 Weighing your Options 

11:23 Two Very Different Approaches

14:08 The Hidden Perks and Pitfalls of Renting or Owning

15:30 What Lifestyle do you Envision?

17:35 Emotional and Lifestyle Considerations

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Rachael Van Pelt, PhD, is a healthspan scientist, coach, Realtor, and investor dedicated to helping pre-retirees design a lifestyle that supports health, wealth, and happiness for the long haul. With a unique blend of expertise in longevity research, lifestyle coaching, and real estate, Rachael specializes in guiding clients toward their ideal next chapter—whether it’s downsizing, embracing a sunbird lifestyle, or simply optimizing the home they love. Through her innovative approach, Rachael empowers her clients to choose the path that enhances their health and longevity, ensuring that their retirement years are as vibrant, fulfilling, and financially secure as possible.

 

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Next Act Ninjas: Mastering Lifestyle LongevityBy Rachael Van Pelt