Navigating What's Next How to Plan Financially for Senior Living Before You Need It
There's a dollar amount most families have never calculated. It's the total monthly cost of keeping a house running for one or two people: the mortgage or property taxes, insurance, utilities, lawn care, pest control, home repairs, groceries, transportation, and maybe a housekeeper or handyman who comes by every few weeks. In South Florida, where hurricane prep, flood insurance, and year-round AC costs add up fast, that number is often higher than people realize.