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March 27, 2023 -- If that is an unpleasant question, it certainly is. Less than half of Americans have discussed their end of life plans with a relative. The result of that inaction is incalculable trouble and work for those left behind. Like finding out that all your money is a checking account you don't have access to. Or not…...
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Needham is a well-off suburban town of 29,000 near Boston. It is home to the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, an engineering school. A nearby town is Wellesley. Photo of Cutler Park, a state-owned nature preserve and public recreation courtesy of Wikipedia and Zenswashbuckler (public domain)....
Melbourne is a vigorous retirement community of 84,678 (2020 census ), located mid-way down the east coast of Florida. Its redevelopment efforts have resulted in a revitalized and growing community. After the Civil War, Melbourne was founded by former slaves. The first school in Melbourne was built in 1883 and is now part of the Florida Tech campus. Many high-tech…...
The Woodlands in Texas, about 30 miles north of Houston often makes the lists of "best" retirement communities, although many younger families live here as well. The reasons are obvious - the cluster of 8 master planned villages and a Town Center is attractive, pleasant, and has something to offer everyone. These master planned communities offer every type of housing…...
Santa Rosa Beach is located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida’s famed Emerald Coast, and is just one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in south Walton County. Founded in 1910, and though not incorporated, it has a population of about 17,000 (2020), and shares a zip code with 10 other beach communities. Santa Rosa Beach, known for its…...