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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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Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K
Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery
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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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⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research.
inPlace Professionals, LLC.
2024 All rights reserved.
Broker eXp Realty, LLC
Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt
By Rachael Van PeltShould 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
*****************************
Lifestyle Longevity Assessment: https://bit.ly/3Ajb46K
Connect with Rachael: https://calendly.com/rachael-vanpelt/discovery
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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.
*****************************
⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research.
inPlace Professionals, LLC.
2024 All rights reserved.
Broker eXp Realty, LLC
Copyright Notice: This podcast and our YouTube video contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rachael Van Pelt. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. @drrachaelvanpelt