Older Americans are often advised to swap standalone homes for condos in retirement. Condos can be easier to maintain, since an HOA fee commonly manages common areas. And they tend to be more ...

Karen, a 58-year-old nurse earning $90,000 annually, called The Ramsey Show with a straightforward question: should she buy a condo or pour everything into retirement savings? She had $230,000 already ...

Trading a suburban home for a downtown condo offers convenience but often sacrifices deep community roots and family space.