Fellenz lives on $4,996 monthly from Social Security and a teacher's pension. She said the houseboat gives her close access to nature and a sense of adventure in retirement.

They fulfilled their retirement dream by acquiring a small apartment and a big boat. Living primarily on their boat, they enjoyed retirement by sailing the Keys.

PITTSBURGH - While some head for the hills as retirement nears, this couple ran to the river, and it has been smooth sailing ever since.

Now, Weidman and Stockton, 60, are living the dream. Whisper is home while they spend the next three years of the five they've allotted for exploring the Caribbean. "We're in different places all ...

Another change they have seen is a growing boating community, with more people opting for houseboat living year-round. While there are many pluses, slippery docks in the winter can be tough.

Stephen Webb stopped working earlier this year, but is still up at 5.30am to get ready for his day. Living on a boat with his wife Debbie, they need to be up and out early to take advantage of the ...

Congress has opened the door to taking huge sums out of retirement accounts by increasing loan limits and waiving the normal 10% early withdrawal penalty for distributions.

Cheryl Fellenz, 81, swapped her home for a houseboat in 2009 to cut expenses. Fellenz lives on $4,996 monthly from Social Security and a teacher's pension. She said the houseboat gives her close ...