[header] How to decide as a retiring senior citizen whether to buy or rent [title] Consider how long you plan to stay. [step] One of the first things you should take into consideration when you're deciding whether to rent or buy a home after retiring is how long you plan to stay. The shorter the stay, the fewer benefits you'll receive from buying a new home.
As a general rule, if you plan to stay in your new home less than three or four years, renting is going to be a better option. [title] Think about your must-haves.