I'm working with AARP to write an informative article about the most common hidden costs of moving in retirement and how to budget for them. I need seniors who recently moved to share unique insights. To be considered, please share insights to the following questions (all or the ones you can answer): 1. What was the biggest unexpected cost you encountered when you moved in retirement, and approximately how much more did it end up costing than you budgeted? 2. Looking back, what’s the one thing you wish you had known or budgeted for before your move? How might you have budgeted for it if you could go back in time? 3. How did the reality of your relocation costs compare to what you initially expected, and what advice would you give other retirees planning a move? Finally, please provide: 1) your full name, age range, and a link to your LinkedIn profile (or something I can use to vet) 2) a good email address AND phone number to follow up if needed (MUST be the source’s contact information) IMPORTANT: We can’t accept/use AI-written responses, or responses you’ve already submitted elsewhere. Also, I’m not looking for surface-level information easily found online. These questions are meant more as a guide to get more nuanced, in-depth expertise from you :) Please share relevant common hypothetical scenarios or client experiences to back up answers. Also, submissions not following the instructions as indicated above will not be considered.

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