20 Tips to Live Comfortably off Just a Social Security Check

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Move to a Retirement Community

If you are planning to relocate, moving into a retirement community could be cheaper than purchasing a new home in the area.

“They’re often cheaper than the surrounding homes in the market that are open to everyone,” said retirement coach Sara Zeff Geber.

Plus living in a retirement community makes it easier to socialize with other people your age.