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Florida! The baby
boomers are planning for retirement now, even though they are just
beginning to turn 60, and many are considering non-traditional retirement destinations.
Many have retired early, and more than half a million of these
retirees travel from their home states each year in search of the
ideal retirement destination, whether it be by the water, in the mountains or near the
desert.
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Retirement is not what it used to be, and you do
not have to stay in the same old place to enjoy it.
Today's retirees are researching where they would like to spend
the next 25 or 30 years of their lives. Sometimes, it is
in the retirement community down the street, and sometimes it is
on a beach half way around the world. Arizona, Texas and
Florida continue to be top retirement choices, but they are not
the only options. U.S. retirees can be found across the
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Climate is usually at the top of most seniors' list when they are
contemplating retirement locations, but there are other
issues to keep in mind. Consider the cost-of-living,
including local sales tax and property tax rates, and the costs of
moving to a new location. Think about real estate prices
verses the cost of renting a home. Look into health care
facilities, safety issues and transportation options.
Consider what kinds of senior services, volunteer opportunities,
recreational and cultural activities are available. If you
will be semi-retiring and continuing to work part-time, research
the job market.
And once you have chosen the best state for your retirement, you
might want to think about retirement
communities. They are not all the same!
Go Retire Now, a partner of
Webwerxx, 2770 S. Elmira St., Denver, CO 80231. Tel: (303)
358-0512. Copyright ©
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