🌱 Patch AM: Is renting in Shaker Heights smarter than buying before retirement?

Hi Shaker Heights! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Is renting in Shaker Heights smarter than buying before retirement?

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: High clouds and not as cold, temps: high: 34, low: 31.
• Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• I'm 60, planning to retire in 5 years with about $6,000/month. Is buying my first home now a smart move for my finances and retirement? (moneywise.com) — Shaker Heights renters may be interested to know that average local rents, around $1,197, are highlighted as a relatively affordable option for someone nearing retirement in Cleveland. Using a fictional 60-year-old librarian, the piece weighs renting in suburbs like Shaker Heights or University Heights against buying a first home, stressing liquidity and manageable housing costs before and after retirement.
   

📸 Around Shaker Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shaker Heights

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• City Council
  Shaker Heights, OH Calendar , City Hall - Council Chambers 3400 Lee Road , Shaker Heights
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Swimming (Varsity)
  Gilmour Academy
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Chris Hatton
  Crowley's Dive Bar - At Carroll , 20621 Fairmount Blvd , Shaker Heights
  8:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Swimming (Varsity)
  Hathaway Brown School
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• New Year’s Slice & Social
  Boom's Pizza Van Aken , 3427 Tuttle Rd , Shaker Heights
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Boys Basketball (Varsity) v. Geneva
  Beachwood HS
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Party @ Windows On The River
  Windows On The River , 2000 Sycamore St , Cleveland
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 15

• Music & Movement
  Warrensville Heights Branch , 4415 Northfield Rd , Warrensville Heights
  11:00 am
• Fun Science Lab
  Orange Branch , 31975 Chagrin Blvd , Pepper Pike
  3:00 pm
• Architectural Board of Review Meeting
  Beachwood, OH Calendar , 25325 Fairmount Blvd. , Beachwood
  4:30 pm
• Regular Board of Education Meeting
  Garfield Heights City Schools , 5640 Briarcliff Drive , Garfield Heights
  6:00 pm
• Special Council Meeting
  Pepper Pike, OH Calendar Pepper Pike, OH 44124
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found Pet Alert: Looking to Reunite Dog with Owner
  This dog was picked up as a stray and is located at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) and is looking for its owner. Please contact us… (Nextdoor )
• Free furniture.
  I have a numer of items in a storage unit to give away. I am ministry is booked for pick up and need to call habitat. Are there any other… (Nextdoor Boulevard)

🗞 Nearby News

University Heights

• University Heights police arrest woman who pulled gun on her daughter as both were working at McDonald's (cleveland.com)
• Stowers, Schippert lead Wabash past John Carroll 101-97 (journalreview.com)

Beachwood

• Campaign for Jewish Needs collects a record $39 million: Press Run (cleveland.com)
• Bison Fall to Orange in Season Opener (bcomber.org)
• Awkward Scene Unfolds as NBA Legend Tries to Use Fame to Avoid Being Arrested (terezowens.com)

Ok Shaker Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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