The BEST Places to Retire
According to most baby boomers, the best places to retire are near farmers markets, good hospitals and plenty of open spaces for walking, biking, and jogging. And that points to...COLLEGE TOWNS.
Since a good number of university towns are students, fitness programs will be plentiful. As well as great medical facilities within teaching hospitals. These provide state of the art technology.
Best Retirement Locations Include:
- Affordable Health Care
Reasonable taxes comes in second. Followed by low crime rate and a higher life expectancy.
- An Accessible Workplace
Most retiring boomers will continue working to some degree. - Ease of getting around
without a car.
- Facility to work part-time or start a new business.
Over 78 million baby boomers will retire during the next 15 years.
With a life expectancy exceeding 85, the way you look at retirement is going to change drastically. And increase your choices.
If you're on a tight budget...
There are many affordable places to retire that are safe and and beautiful. It all depends on your desires and where you want to live. Retirement planning tips...
Search for retirement destinations with a moderate population of retirees. Look for a retirement population between 25% and 45%. You will want to be around like-minded individuals.
Make a List in Order of Importance
- What is indispensible to you?
- What are your top three determining factors?
- Are you an urban yuppie boomer or
- Do you prefer the sounds of silence and open fields?
You may have a long list of determining factors...Choose three.
These will be your main search criteria for finding the best places to retire. The rest go on your wish list. Paying Taxes
Every state varies when it comes to property taxes, sales taxes, and local income taxes. Find out what the exemptions are. Write to corresponding chambers of commerce for information on taxes, housing, and weather. Find out which states are tax friendly before making a decision. Retiring Overseas or Across the State Line
When choosing a retirement location make a list and narrow it down to your top ten retirement spots. Create detailed budgets for each. But don't spend years analyzing and second-guessing yourself. Retirement Planning Tips
Sometimes the best places to retire may be right where you are. Find out how you can still take control of your retirement. Even without an IRA or 401K. Use these easy-to-follow retirement planning tips to retire secure. Investing During Retirement
Look for a stable government and a re-sale market when searching for the best places to invest. Just remember not to wait too long.
If you want to hang around in shorts and tee shirts, there are great retirement spots in Florida, Georgia, Southern California, Arizona, and Texas.
What do you want to be doing
during those golden years?
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