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The Unbelieveable Price of Rent: A Sobering Look at the 2026 Crisis for Seniors.

The staggering cost of rent.

3 hrs ago • Carol Seymour

February 2026

Alan and Ruth Howard's Nomad Life

Alan and Ruth Howard didn't set out to become experts in making do.

Feb 21 • Carol Seymour

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Finding Peace in a Milwaukee Minivan

At sixty years old, I never imagined my retirement plan would involve window shades cut from reflective insulation and a address that changes every…

Feb 19 • Carol Seymour

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New Orleans is Home to 65-year-old Eva and 4-year-old Pip

I was born and raised here in New Orleans and I've lived here my whole life, but never thought I'd end up homeless on the streets.

Feb 16 • Carol Seymour

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January 2026

EVICTED: Larry and Lena's Fight for Survival in Washington D. C.

Larry and Lena have lived in the same apartment for 50 years in Washington D. C.

Jan 1 • Carol Seymour

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December 2025

Van Life at 75: Surviving on Social Security of $1200 a Month

My major concerns in this lifestyle are gas prices and rising cost of food.

Dec 25, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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Van Life at 72: Hazel's Struggle With the Housing Crisis

Cost of rent has surpassed my small retirement check.

Dec 19, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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Rust and Regret: The $700 Life

Melissa Collins just turned fifty-five last spring, though the deep lines around her eyes suggest a woman a decade older.

Dec 4, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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November 2025

The Long Nights in Anchorage, Alaska

The sound of a zipper freezing shut is distinct. It's not a snag or a catch; it is a weld.

Nov 27, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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Embrace Simplicity: Why the No- Build Chrysler Minivans Beat the Promaster Cargo Van

Minivans can be a safer option than cargo vans.

Nov 15, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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September 2025

How Does Bridged Housing Work for the Homeless Population?

Bridged Housing is not like emergency shelters for the homeless.

Sep 25, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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A Safe Parking Program for the Homeless Living in Their Vehicles

Safe parking lots offer security, restrooms, showers and laundry facalities and more.

Sep 13, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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