How Can Retirees Avoid Housing Traps

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Essay

How can retirees avoid housing traps?

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Definitions:

Consumption Rate

The proportion of income or resources that is spent on consumption rather than saving.

Savings Rate

The proportion of disposable income that is saved rather than spent on consumption, typically expressed as a percentage.

Credit Cards

Financial instruments issued by banks or financial institutions that allow cardholders to borrow funds with which to pay for goods and services with the obligation to pay back the borrowed money, plus any applicable interest.

Permanent Income Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that people's consumption choices are based on their long-term income expectations rather than their current income.