I wanted friends like the group on Living Single. A good mix of men and women, some family, some chosen family but people that CHOOSE each other and care for each other. I want that or The Golden Girls. :- D
In 2018 I decided to stop paying over $1K for a town home to only live in my bedroom. I sold all my things except what fit in my car and I rent a room in an owned home. Roomie J is a travel agent. My rent pays a large part of her mortgage and lets me keep living expenses low. This allowed me to buy a new(er) car, pay off debt, and travel much more frequently than I'd been able to before. I can watch the house, pick up her mail and be here for deliveries, etc while she is gallivanting the planet. It was the best decision for both of us at the time. She was single when I moved in and now she's married. I thought I would move out but it honestly works for us. He takes care of the heavy lifting stuff- garbage duty, repairs, etc. I would like to have my own spot, but even condo prices are higher than I am paying for rent and I am spoiled after living in this house. I also don't want to live in this city after retirement so buying a place to sell it a few years later doesn't appeal to me.
I do like having options though and not considering anyone else's finances in those options.
I've got to get on my will, however I do have life insurance.
It sounds like you found a beautiful setup that's mutually beneficial for all involved. So happy for you!
It also sounds like you're thinking ahead to the legal stuff. It's surprising how little this gets talked given how common singles are. I know wills aren't sexy but… shouldn't they be?😅
I wanted friends like the group on Living Single. A good mix of men and women, some family, some chosen family but people that CHOOSE each other and care for each other. I want that or The Golden Girls. :- D
In 2018 I decided to stop paying over $1K for a town home to only live in my bedroom. I sold all my things except what fit in my car and I rent a room in an owned home. Roomie J is a travel agent. My rent pays a large part of her mortgage and lets me keep living expenses low. This allowed me to buy a new(er) car, pay off debt, and travel much more frequently than I'd been able to before. I can watch the house, pick up her mail and be here for deliveries, etc while she is gallivanting the planet. It was the best decision for both of us at the time. She was single when I moved in and now she's married. I thought I would move out but it honestly works for us. He takes care of the heavy lifting stuff- garbage duty, repairs, etc. I would like to have my own spot, but even condo prices are higher than I am paying for rent and I am spoiled after living in this house. I also don't want to live in this city after retirement so buying a place to sell it a few years later doesn't appeal to me.
I do like having options though and not considering anyone else's finances in those options.
I've got to get on my will, however I do have life insurance.
Yay for chosen family and Roomie J!🙌🏽
It sounds like you found a beautiful setup that's mutually beneficial for all involved. So happy for you!
It also sounds like you're thinking ahead to the legal stuff. It's surprising how little this gets talked given how common singles are. I know wills aren't sexy but… shouldn't they be?😅
The most tedious and morose of tasks!!!!