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Glenn Close has a non-fatal attraction with Montana’s vistas and her modest 3-bedroom home
It’s not uncommon for major movie stars to purchase large, sprawling mansions later in life. But for perennial Oscar nominee Glenn Close, that’s not a priority.
Instead, Close lives in the charming town of Bozeman, Montana where she has access to family and nature.
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“All of my siblings live here,” Close told The Wall Street Journal. “My modest, 1892 brick house has a porch where I can see the mountains and say hi to neighbors.”
Close’s three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is only 2,316 square feet and blends historic charm with modern amenities, like stainless steel appliances. She purchased it in 2016 for $699,000 — a sum well below what a Hollywood name can afford.
But Close is happy where she is, and her attitude is one American retirees can surely learn from. Here are three takeaways from her approach that older Americans can take to heart.
1. Less space buys you more financial flexibility
In 2011, nearly 11.2 million older American households were cost-burdened, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Cost burden means you spend more than 30% of your income on housing, including utilities, taxes and insurance. By contrast, owning a home well below what you can afford allows you the flexibility to do other things with your money.
A 2024 Transamerica survey found that 68% of people dream of traveling in retirement, while 53% look forward to pursuing hobbies. If you keep your housing costs low, you can free up money to enjoy fulfilling experiences.
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2. There’s value in being surrounded by nature
Nature has been associated with improved cognitive function, brain activity, blood pressure, mental health, physical activity and sleep, according to the National Institutes of Health.
The wonderful thing about Close’s setup is that nature is at her doorstep. And that doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. It’s comforting to live in a quiet area as a retiree that gives you easy access to nature.
Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System gathered between 2011 and 2019 found that older adults in particular can benefit from access to green and blue spaces — meaning, areas like parks and forests with natural vegetation, or bodies of water, respectively.
Even if you decide to retire to an urban environment, you may prefer to spend time outdoors. That could mean exploring local parks or joining a hiking club, even if you can afford activities that cost more.
Fidelity found that as of 2024, the typical 65-year-old retiree was planning to spend $165,000 on health care. Being active and spending time outdoors could be more than just a means of living modestly. It could be your ticket to lowering your health care spending.
3. Prioritizing family is worth it
Sometimes it costs more money to retire close to family. But it may be worth living below your means to allow yourself access to the people you care about the most. For Close, part of the draw of Bozeman is being near her siblings.
Transamerica reported that 59% of Americans want to use retirement as an opportunity to spend more time with family and friends.
In addition, Forbes research found that retirees who live near or close to their children are five times more likely to be happier than those who don’t.
Younger family members may need to situate themselves in areas where jobs are more plentiful and amenities are more robust. But if you get into the habit of living below your means, you may be able to stay close to your family and cut back on other expenses that don’t bring as much meaning to your life.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Montana State squares off with Illinois State Monday night in the FCS national championship game at FirstBank Stadium on the campus of Vanderbilt University. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.
The Bobcats are making their third trip to the title game in the past five seasons under coach Brent Vigen. The program is seeking its first championship since 1984.
MTN Sports has been on the ground in Nashville for the past five days covering the lead-up to the game, including the pregame show “Bobcat Built: Montana State’s Championship Quest” hosted by Scott Breen and Kyle Hansen.
In it the MTN staff provides game previews, features, facts and figures and sights and sounds from the past several days in Music City in the run-up to the game. To watch, see the video reel below.
Watch: Bobcat Built – Montana State’s Championship Quest
Bobcat Built: Montana State’s Championship Quest
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
Past Montana State football players meet with current Bobcats during a team walk-through at the indoor practice facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.Kyle Hansen / MTN Sports
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Miley Cyrus Debuts Hannah Montana-Inspired Hair Transformation to Tease 20th Anniversary Plans
Though she hasn’t revealed what a celebration of the show’s legacy would look like, she did share why it’s so important for there to be one at all.
“For me, I love looking back at the growth for both of us because it’s very rare that someone grows up with their fanbase,” she explained. “When I was 15 years old, I’d look out and see 15-year-olds and now I’m a grown woman, I look out and see other grown people. So, what I want to do is honor the longevity of the relationship that we built.”
Having earned a Disney Legend award last year for her iconic role, the LOL star emphasized how the double-life pop star was so much more than a TV show character.
“Hannah Montana, it outgrew the fantasy,” she continued. “It became the reality of my life. Something that was about a regular girl getting to have this extraordinary life by being someone that she’s not and then turning my life and having this life because of being who I really am and authenticity. So getting to celebrate that—20 years is a long time.”
For a look back at Miley’s life from ordinary girl to rock star, read on…
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