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Many people dream of moving to a new location in retirement. When you are no longer tied to your job you can finally take off for a warmer climate, pursue your hobbies, or simply move closer to your grandchildren. Selecting a place to retire requires a great deal of thought and planning. Moving to a lower cost locale than where you live now can give your nest egg a much needed boost. If you think part-time work might be a part of your retirement years, consider places where the economy is growing and the unemployment rate is low. Make sure that any place you move to has quality health care facilities in case you need them. The ideal retirement spot should also have all the recreational activities you’ve been longing for including golf courses, a few lakes for fishing, and plenty of outdoor trails. Our Best Places to Retire lists can help you find an idyllic locale on the water, tucked away in the mountains, or deep in wine country. We have also tracked down towns that are especially green, educated, and historical. Keep dreaming about how you would like to spend your retirement years. We will help you find a place that fits all your retirement lifestyle needs and your budget.
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Best Places to Retire for Under $40,000
In these cities, you can live well for less than $40,000 per year.
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The 10 Sunniest Places to Retire
Bring your shades to these locales. These cities get more sunshine than any other places in the country
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The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012
These cities will meet your retirement lifestyle needs and suit your budget.
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10 Fast-Growing Retirement Spots
New data shows that most people retire near the place where they spent the final years of their career.
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10 Places with the Oldest Population
In these cities, many of which are located in warm states like Florida or California, more than half of residents are over 40.
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10 Places to Retire on Social Security Alone
These places are perfect for Americans who count on Social Security as their primary source of retirement income.
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10 Best Places for the Wealthiest Retirees
Most Americans will be priced out of these affluent suburbs, which offer great housing, health care, and amenities.
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10 Bargain Retirement Spots
Retirees may now be able to afford homes in places they couldn’t only a year ago. Here are a few places where that is possible.
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Best Places for Military Retirees
This list of ideal locales for former members of the military includes some expected winners, but it also has a few surprises.
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10 Best Places for Single Seniors to Retire
These cities have the most single people age 55 and older. To improve your odds of meeting other single seniors, only metro areas with populations of over 100,000 are included in this list.
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10 Places With the Most Retirees
In these cities, nearly a quarter or more of the population is made up of retirees, making for communities full of activities and services to accommodate a retired crowd.
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10 Places to Launch a Second Career in Retirement
Many seniors are going to continue to work past age 65, both for the money and because they enjoy working. Here are locales with below-average unemployment and a solid record of new job creation.
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10 Historic Places to Retire
These centuries-old cities are perfect for retirees who love history. The sights these cities offer will bring you back through America's short-but-eventful history.
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10 Best Places to Reinvent Your Life in Retirement
If you are looking for somewhere to start over once you retire, these places are perfect. They offer a variety of fun activities and beautiful scenery at a low cost of living.
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The Best—and Worst—Places to Build a Nest Egg
We've looked at each state's housing market, unemployment rate, per capita income, and taxes to get a sense of where Americans are most likely to be able to tuck away money for their nest eggs.
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10 Best Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement
These towns are great for retirees who would love to forget about the hustle and bustle of the city and become more acquainted with the outdoors. Each offers scenic views and groomed slopes at a low price.
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Best Places to Downsize in Retirement
Many Americans are looking for a way to reduce their cost of living in retirement. Here are 10 places that don't skimp on the services but still offer plenty of fun and low-cost activates for retirees.
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10 Great Places to Retire for Wine Lovers
With fields of grapes that stretch beyond your line of sight and wine practically whenever you want it, wine country can offer a beautiful but still affordable retirement.
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The 10 Most Affordable Cities for Long-Term Care
We've pulled the data and crunched the numbers to compile this list of the most inexpensive cities in which to purchase various types of long-term care.