We often get requests for help in finding senior living communities, specifically housing options for when you need a little help with daily living. These facilities include independent living, assisted living and nursing homes. There are great senior living communities offering a vibrant social environment, convenient, comfortable living, and just the level of care you need. Here are three links I found on the Internet for sites that don’t appear to be marketing any particular community.

http://www.seniorhomes.com/
http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/
http://www.assistedlivinginfo.com/
http://www.retirementhomes.com/
http://www.livingsenior.com/

If you know of other sites like these, please comment on this post with your suggestion. If you represent any one community or family of communities, your comment will not be posted.

by Robin Williams [guest author]

If you are among those Americans who are on the other side of 40 and still don’t have a secured retirement planning to lead a debt free life, don’t fret. You are not the only one who has retirement round the corner. Knowing that you are taking some small steps towards your debt helps to relieve tension and secure a debt free retirement. The period after retirement is often called golden years but these years won’t seem to be “golden” if you are overburdened with huge debts to pay off during retirement. Follow these 5 smart tips to lead a retired life that is free from the bondage of debts.

1. Estimate the cost of your living after retirement: Make an estimate of the cost of your living after retirement. You may save a lot of expenses like your daily traveling costs. If you are confused about how to calculate the cost of living after retirement, then use the online retirement calculator to determine a rough amount.

2. Calculate your savings: This is a very important step where you need to calculate what is available from sources other than your savings. See what the expected Social Security benefit amount is, which you will receive at the retirement age. Use a conservative method of calculation, so that you do not end up overestimating.

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