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Choosing a location for your retirement is a question with so many “it depends” in the answer that it’s
hard to know where to start. But there is no doubt that the first consideration is to make sure you have
a realistic view of your financial situation. Why spend months researching locations only to find that
you can’t afford that beautiful chalet in Aspen, or that great cabana home on Key West? Save yourself
a lot of heartache by eliminating locations you can't afford right up front.
Assuming you have a realistic view of your financial capabilities, you can now begin to think about the
other factors to be considered to help you narrow your search for that perfect spot in which to live
your dream retirement. Here are some things you should be sure to consider:
hard to know where to start. But there is no doubt that the first consideration is to make sure you have
a realistic view of your financial situation. Why spend months researching locations only to find that
you can’t afford that beautiful chalet in Aspen, or that great cabana home on Key West? Save yourself
a lot of heartache by eliminating locations you can't afford right up front.
Assuming you have a realistic view of your financial capabilities, you can now begin to think about the
other factors to be considered to help you narrow your search for that perfect spot in which to live
your dream retirement. Here are some things you should be sure to consider:
- What's wrong with where you are now? There is no written rule that says you have to
relocate just because you have retired. There may be good financial or other life style reasons
to sell your present home, but those are different issues than location. Take a look at the
Financial and Real Estate pages for some ideas on those topics. What we are talking about
here is geographic location. There are reasons you are living where you are now; think about
what those reasons are. Maybe the reasons are still compelling enough that you shouldn't be
considering relocating at all. But if you decide you really want to consider a change, here are
some more issues to consider.
Retirement Location
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A limited but useful sampling of retirement locations in the U.S.
Focus is on affordability, but that's all relative, isn't it?
Focus is on affordability, but that's all relative, isn't it?
This site is loaded with information for those who are
thinking about living or even travelling abroad
thinking about living or even travelling abroad
A broad array of articles on the subject of selecting a
retirement location. They are general in nature, so don't
expect any specific data. A good place to educate yourself on
the issues.
retirement location. They are general in nature, so don't
expect any specific data. A good place to educate yourself on
the issues.
10 Bargain spots to retire according to US News & World
Report
Report
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An interesting take on unconventional locations to consider
A fairly good resource for researching potential retirement
locations. Includes a search feature
locations. Includes a search feature
Some things to consider when choosing a retirement location
Some say Mexico is the place to retire if you want to live
like a king on little retirement income. If you are interested,
give this site a look
like a king on little retirement income. If you are interested,
give this site a look
A look at a new retirement lifestyle that may be of interest to you.
Homeexchange50plus is a website specifically for the over
50s. Home and Hospitality exchange for holidays for
seniors and vacation rentals for all. Home exchange is a
great way to travel, to experience other cultures and to see
other countries differently, through local eyes and at the
same time, save money. Swap your home with other like
minded senior travellers. Free to join and we include Golf &
City breaks.
50s. Home and Hospitality exchange for holidays for
seniors and vacation rentals for all. Home exchange is a
great way to travel, to experience other cultures and to see
other countries differently, through local eyes and at the
same time, save money. Swap your home with other like
minded senior travellers. Free to join and we include Golf &
City breaks.
This website Is full of information. It also has a search
function that allows searches of almost every country in
the world. I got good results for the US and Canada, not
so hot for places like Guam and Australia. Certainly
worth checking out.
function that allows searches of almost every country in
the world. I got good results for the US and Canada, not
so hot for places like Guam and Australia. Certainly
worth checking out.