A GUIDE TO DOWNSIZING What to Keep, Gift, Donate, and Throw Out
documents, knickknacks, and boxes you haven’t touched in years. These will be the easiest to part with and will put you in the right downsizing mindset. Donate Unwanted Items The next category contains items that are no longer valuable to you or your family but may be useful to others. These items can be donated to one of many worthy organizations, such as Goodwill, the Salvation Army, or St. Vincent de Paul. Donations are a way to give back to the less fortunate instead of simply giving or throwing things away. Give Gifts to Loved Ones If you have children, they will undoubtedly want to keep a few cherished mementos and precious possessions. Deciding who will keep what can be a sensitive subject, so you’ll need to devise an equitable way to divvy up the goods. Some families engage in the process 1-Day Course Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2-Day Course Thursday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 5:30–7:30 p.m. Where? Adam Herbert University Center University of North Florida 12000 Alumni Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 How Can I Register? Space is limited! RSVP today by calling 904-232-8760. We look forward to seeing you there. Guests are also invited.
collaboratively, but there should always be some communication before anything is thrown out. Your kids may value certain items more than you ever realized. If you suspect a certain heirloom could be a source of contention, it’s best to hold on to it and make it part of your estate plan. Only Keep the Essentials After completing the first three steps, you should be left with only those items you actually use and those that have the most sentimental value to you. These are the objects worth bringing to your new home.
M any homeowners reach a point in their lives when they’re ready to move from the house they raised their families in to something smaller and more manageable. While finding the right place can be a challenge, the hardest part of downsizing is often sorting through a lifetime’s worth of possessions. This process, called contents downsizing, is much easier when you follow this four-step system. Start With the Junk Beginning your downsizing with the hardest items will only lead to frustration and inaction. Instead, start by tackling areas of the house that are full of We all have dreams of a bright future when we can travel the world, revisit old hobbies, and spend more time with our family. Most people work hard so they can live that bright future in retirement, but the retirement landscape is changing. It’s no longer enough just to work hard and save every extra penny. If you want to have any hope of retiring, you need a solid plan. Learn how to rise to the challenges of modern retirement and enjoy the future you’ve always envisioned. Adam Wolf can show you how! Make plans to attend the free Retirement Success Workshop at the University of North Florida. Pick a course that fits your schedule. Adam will cover new retirement techniques and the strategies you need to help prepare for a smarter and more successful retirement.
Bonus Tip: Color Code Each Category
Odds are that you’ll find junk and valuables stored right next to each other. If you don’t have time to physically separate them at the moment, use different colored Post-it notes to keep everything organized when it comes time to move.
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