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Where do you want to live when you retire?

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May 20, 2016
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It is reported about 10,000 baby boomers retire daily.

Some of them want stay home where they are.

Some want to move to other place to enjoy their retirement.

Do you want retire and stay where you are?

Or do you want move to a community where you can make friends and share commen interests?

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laurz

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I like the four seasons and want to stay close to New York area where my children are. As long as someone else takes care of the gardening and the shoveling, I love the area.

Plenty to do and see, which will keep us busy. Plus cost of living compared to New Jersey where I live now is very low.

I cannot wait!!!!!

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n60960h

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I am semi-retired & live in Massachusetts. I am fortunate to live in my family home, that my grandparents purchased in 1927. I live in a city that's not too far from Boston. I have access to museums, theaters ,five-star restaurants, major sports teams & excellent shopping venues.I am less than ten miles from Revere Beach, the oldest beach in the nation, that is not only a lovely beach,but the site of some fine restaurants, a yearly Sand Sculpture festival & a bit of eclectic night life. I can drive to New. Hampshire, which I consider my second home, to hike & shop & enjoy the beauty of what each season has to offer.I can drive to Maine & visit Welles,Kennebunkport & York. But best of all is that my hometown has all of the above, & it's a joy to experience the change of seasons, in my own backyard.

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pb2548

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I have always wanted to live near Boston. I'm a Museum Educator with a specialty in the 18th Century.

What's the cost of living like? Museums (unfortunately) don't pay much.

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carlv854047

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In the most economical portion of Washington State.

Suggestions AARP?

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AlvenaC

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Since I was a little girl living in Mobile, Alabama, I have always wanted to retire in Fairhope, Alabama. On Sundays, we had our big family meal after church, then my grandmother and I would go for a ride. We usually drove across the causeway to Fairhope. Sometimes, we would park and walk down the pier to look at Mobile Bay.

Of course, Fairhope has changed in the last 40 years. It has become extremely popular to families of all ages. The property value has become much higher than I expected.

Currently, my family and I live in Overland Park, Kansas which is a wonderful place for families. But, my family lives near the Gulf Coast and I’d like to be near them. Plus, I miss being near the water. There isn’t any water in our area.

I have some high school friends and family members, who are living in Fairhope and love it.

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cm2216799

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Enenrgy and light going out to those with such difficult situations.

I am single, 68, and in good health.

I live in DesMoines,I A, and this is a two by two state -- couples and family encouraged.

I'm from Chicago and my son is there, but where I'd like to live in Chicago is too expensive, and if I'm going to try a suburb, Imight as well saty in Des Moines.

The liberal triangle of NC sounds very exciting.

I'm a writer and would like to take advantage of the cultural scene.

What is the cost of living like? Can singles fit in?

My daughter is in DSM now,but very fluid!

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Keith1966FL

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Being fully disabled I guess I am 'retired' I rent from family right now but she's failing. I don't know what's going to happen to me. I spent two months in a low end physical rehab facility and elderly dumping ground and it was pure hell. I don't know where to go. Florida is so expensive and dangerous. I once thought I could find a place in the woods but since my accident I can't get off the ground. I'm lost and trapped. I don't know what states if any have the same medical coverge that's literally saved my life. I don't know who to talk to. I stand in darkness.

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j697027c

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My heart goes out to you. I wish I could help somehow, but I don't live in the U.S. so I don't know about the resources that may be available to you. But, since you have posted on AARP, I hope you can ask their help in finding some viable options. Maybe there are some other threads that have information from the AARP community? Bless you, and I hope some kindness lights your life soon.

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Keith1966FL

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Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

To the person who said not to give up on FL I'm living on straight disability, well below the poverty line. I highly doubt I could afford more than a broom-closet in your retirement community. We're barely holding on with two of us. Alone I doubt I could cover the bills and taxes and have anything left for food, gas, car insurance. I'm just lost, cconfused and scared.

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M209T

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Current age 60. Work full time. Current state California. If I can ever retire ideally want to go to FL Panama City Beach/Destin area. Relatively good climate. Within 2 hour drive to family. Must have warm climate. Must be able to garden and enjoy outdoors frequently. Beach is a real bonus. The reality however is bleak. CA is sucking the living soul out of me financially, politically and socially. But for now my job and home keep me here.

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Delidog

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1) Kanab Utah. Volunteer at Best Friends Animal Society

2) Santa Fe NM

3)Flagstaff **bleep**

i live in Florida Now. Though I love Ocala. That is the Only nice place left in Florida. Not hugely affordable for middle income families

not a good enough reason to stay

florida is a Dump. Everywhere.

The People are Atrocious. Horrible. Rude. Self Absorbed

Then there are the Snowbirds. Who feel We Owe Them our lives. Because They vacation here

the Education system one of the lowest in the country

public transportation is non existent

There are limited nature places left that are intact

Work is limited to service or tourism

Been here 20 years. Counting the days.minutes until I can get out

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mjlawson

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I have often wondered why Indiana is not promoted as a good retirement state. We live in Ft. Wayne, a beautiful medium-size city. We have more going on here than we can possibly do, great golf courses, top-notch philharmonic orchestra and civic theater, a poster-picture ball park, lots of lakes within an hour. It does sometimes turn cold in the winter, but much more reasonable to live here and visit warm weather for a month!

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w329678d

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I want to live in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a very progressive, tolerant, open-minded area,very unlike the area I currently live. It has an incredibly vibrant active retirement community called Leisure World. It is also located very close to Washington, D.C., with many cultural, culinary, and entertainment options. I am looking forward to moving here.

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SharonC291906

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I live in the rural area of Indianapolis, IN. I am originally from Tucson, AZ. So my 'want to's' are Tucson, AZ, or Greece.

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hobo51

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Tenn,around Maryville. I wonder how welcome gay's are as I have a cousin that is planning to move now. My spouse and I plan to once he retires in 6 yrs. Love the

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@dreamhomenj wrote:

It is reported about 10,000 baby boomers retire daily.
Some of them want stay home where they are.
Some want to move to other place to enjoy their retirement.
Do you want retire and stay where you are?
Or do you want move to a community where you can make friends and share commen interests?

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t190814g

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Have been in Ohio for the past 7 years due to my husbands job. Our plan is to move back to my home state of Wisconsin where family is. I lived in a small town for over 50 years and moving to a big city at that age was culture shock to say the least. Retirement for us is 3 years away, but we are looking at real estate from time to time and are finding that comparitively, where we want to move is quite a bit higher than where my husband is from in New York state. That's the price we have to pay if we want to be by the kids. 😞

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amerkhan

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Good morning,

We have lived in Connecticut for the past 30+ years but CT tends to be expensive. For the same reasons as you; being closer to family as well as trying to reduce expenses, we are planning on moving to New Hampshire -- no income tax on pension or SS, no Sales Tax, and southern NH is about an hour and 15 minutes from Boston (where two of our kids live). Also, Boston is home to a major airport (we enjoy traveling when possible).

I would love to hear feedback from people about New Hampshire.

Thank you.

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