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

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 ...

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 ...

Downsizing sounds simple until Baby Boomers start opening closets and realizing how much of their lives is tied up in their ...

Many empty nesters want the next home to focus on some luxury items they may have bypassed in the first home when priorities ...

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

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 ...

As children move out, some homeowners reconsider space and priorities, weighing maintenance, layout and security when planning their next home.

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 ...

It is a given that small business owners will experience some negative effects from downsizing. However, in a poorly performing economy, trimming your workforce is often what it takes to keep your ...