The Real Costs of Owning a Second home in Retirement

200217_UncommonCents02 — Sheena Hanson, Investment Advisor Representative and CCO, Uncommon Cents Investing

Retirement is full of wonderful possibilities. When you don’t have to show up at the office, you can spend your days just about anywhere you please.

Maybe you’ve always pictured yourself at the beach or in the mountains. Or perhaps you’ve just been dreaming about being closer to family. So why not own a second home to allow you to visit comfortably anytime you like?

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