Nationwide, it usually makes more financial sense to buy a home than rent. But it's a little more complicated for those in their golden years.
Retirees also need to decide whether they want to leave an inheritance behind -- a key factor in the rent vs. buy decision.
If a retiree does not plan to pass the home on to heirs, it's nearly always cheaper to rent than to buy, according to a report from Trulia.
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