When my family of 4 moved to a small town, we downsized and got rid of things we didn't need. We now spend more time together ...

Shrinking your living quarters typically saves money. But the benefits — and costs — of downsizing vary widely across the US.

Consider why you want to downsize and what benefits you want to get from the move. Reducing your costs, for example, makes it ...

Experts said the real answer comes down to a blend of income stability, realistic planning and understanding the long-term ...

Debbie Davies knew it made sense to downsize from her huge, high-maintenance house in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. But after 20 years there, the idea of moving to somewhere new, 60 miles away, filled her ...

Small-business owners use business plans to anticipate company growth and economic changes in the industry. When the time comes to cut back on costs due to a drop in revenue, company management has ...

Downsizing can feel like a fresh start, but it can also be a bit like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. You know ...

When it comes to retirement planning, downsizing in your golden years reduces your expenses, frees up some extra cash and cuts down on the time and commitment needed to maintain your current home or ...

When a small business has more employees than it requires, managers may decide to downsize the organization. This can be the result of increased efficiency or reduction in demand. While downsizing ...

People often downsize during or in preparation of their retirement years. The goal could be to save money on property taxes, home maintenance, travel, luxury, hobbies and plenty of other expenses. Or ...