CNBC Poll: Do You Plan to Sell Your House to Finance Retirement?
By: Jessica Naziri
Retirement - A CNBC Special Report
Uncertainty about retirement is rife among the baby boom generation, as more of them near that point in their lives.
While saving for retirement is a traditional approach, other methods are often needed to fund nest eggs.
For many, there's nothing better than the family home — especially if the mortgage is paid off.
You can tap into home equity in a number of ways.
Reverse mortgages work for some people; downsizing for others.
Selling your house and moving into a co-op, condo or apartment means lower expenses, from taxes to maintenance.
On the other hand, there's no place like home.
What do you think?
While saving for retirement is a traditional approach, other methods are often needed to fund nest eggs. For many, there's nothing better than the family home — especially if the mortgage is paid off.
