Retirement

Homesteading articles about Retirement as it pertains to homesteaders, farming, animal husbandry, gardening, and myriad other topics discussed at Homestead.org, collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Homesteading Later in Life

At sixty years old, I live alone in a circle of trees…

Betty Taylor Betty Taylor

Throwing in the Towel: How to Move to the Country Fast and Cheap

"For I, methinks, till I grow old, As fair before me shall…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton

The Single Girl’s Guide to Buying a Homestead

If I were to just say the word “homestead” what would you…

Allyson Ernst Allyson Ernst

Butter ‘N’ Eggs Without the Manure! Saving Money on the Homestead

Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell…

Money is a Four-letter Word

To many homesteaders and would-be homesteaders, “money” is a four-letter word.  After…

Skip Thomsen Skip Thomsen

The Ideal Country Home

Except in the 1516 novel by Sir Thomas More, Utopia is said…

Gene GeRue Gene GeRue

25 Ways to Homestead in the City

When most people think of homesteading, visions of sprawling pastures and big…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

While You’re Waiting: How to Start Homesteading Today

The homesteading life is one that is admired by most and desired…

Sabrina Hair Sabrina Hair

25 Ways to Save Money

I'm sure you've heard the good news by now—the recession is over! …

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

Salvage is the Soul of Our Homestead

A girl about the age of twelve, sporting a French beret, stands…

Carrie Sacco Carrie Sacco

Don’t Quit Your Day Job – Bringing Home the Bacon So You Can Afford to Feed the Pigs

Dreaming about living in the country is easy, even when you’re not…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

Transitioning from City Life to Homestead Life: 4 Essential Steps

Are you looking for your next adventure? Are you in need of…

Jennifer Bell Jennifer Bell