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Rewriting the Rules of Love: Navigating the Gray Wave of Divorce After 50

Imagine a world where the pursuit of happiness and personal reinvention knows no age limit; welcome to the era of ‘gray divorce’, where couples over 50 are rewriting the rules of love and separation. In recent years, a particular trend in marital separations has caught the attention of sociologists, family therapists, and the general public: the phenomenon commonly referred to as “gray divorce.” This term, capturing the essence of couples aged 50 and older ending long-term marriages, reflects a notable shift in societal dynamics. But what’s driving this surge in older adults deciding to part ways, and what implications does…

Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US

The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. In the six years that Trulia has conducted this study, this is the first time that it was cheaper to rent than buy in any of the metropolitan areas. It’s no surprise, however, that those two metros are San Jose and San Francisco, CA, where median home prices have jumped to over $1 million dollars this year. Home values in San Jose have risen 29% in…