Tax-Friendliness: All States Not Created Equal. One of the things you can control in retirement is how much you pay in taxes. Learn about tax-friendly states.
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Southern Oregon a Garden Playground for Retirement.  Take a spin down I 5 and visit some of the best places to retire - all located in southern Oregon near CA. Explore Oregon
Boomer Retirement Self-Assessment.  Part 3 of our series on Baby Boomer Retirement Desires and the 55+ Housing Market is out.  What's Right for You?
Is Sun Setting on Florida's Retirement Growth?  For the first time since WWII ended the Sunshine State lost population. Has FL lost its retirement Mojo?
 
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The Village of San Buenas, Costa Rica
The Village of San Buenas, Costa Rica

A beautiful and safe gated development close to Costa Rica's newest hospital.  There are over 25 acres of primary jungle in the development. There are several great types of lots available starting at only $19,900...

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Holly Lake Ranch
Holly Lake Ranch

Holly Lake Ranch - Come spend a weekend or a lifetime. Holly Lake Ranch is a gated community on 4,300 heavily wooded acres in Wood County...

 
 
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Smyrna(1907 Views)

What Smyrna is like for active adults

Smyrna is a small, former farming town of about 8000 in north central Delaware midway between Wilmington and the oceanside community of Lewes. Clayton is another small town just to its west. Smyrna was pleased to be named one of the best small towns in America. Part of that appeal comes from its wonderful location close to Delaware beaches, as well as being located in the tax-friendly state of Delaware... more >>

State: DE

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Environment: Rural, Suburban, Small Town

Santa Barbara
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What Santa Barbara is like for active adults

One of the nation’s top tourist and retirement communities is Santa Barbara, California. Located about 85 miles north of Los Angeles, this charming mission city on the Pacific has done a superb job of preserving its heritage and creating a livable, modern city. The graceful adobe architecture of the Spanish Mission style is everywhere - from the historic Mission Santa Barbara to the original Motel 6 here in town... more >>

State: CA

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Environment: College Town, Coastal

Ann Arbor
Ann arbor(3684 Views)

What Ann Arbor is like for active adults

One of America's most famous college towns is Ann Arbor, Michigan (population just over 115,000). It is home to the University of Michigan, whose 40,000 students dominate the town (in a nice way) culturally, economically, and demographically. The city has strict zoning regulations which make life difficult for developers but result in an extremely pleasant small town environment. Many alumni and midwesterners choose it to be their retirement community for these reasons... more >>

State: MI

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Environment: College Town

Pinehurst Village
Pinehurst village(4705 Views)

What Pinehurst Village is like for active adults

Pinehurst Village is a popular golf retirement community in south central North Carolina, 75 miles east of Charlotte. This classic village is set in a serene and beautiful forest. The Pinehurst Resort is located within the village. In fact it is so sedate that you could drive by the entrance to the town and not realize that you were there. The community was founded by James Walker Tufts in 1895 with the goal of being a healthful retreat... more >>

State: NC

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Environment: Small Town

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