When many affluent people think of Arizona, the first town that comes to mind is Scottsdale. The New York Times referred to it as the Miami South Beach of the west.  This fast-growing and well-to-do town was one of the first suburban outgrowths of Phoenix. Its setting in the desert  by the McDowell Mountains is spectacular. So is the infrastructure…...

Franklin is a highly rated place to retire located in the center of Tennessee. The town is surprisingly affluent, one of the richest towns in the state. The New York TImes called it a "...southern gem hiding in the shadow of Nashville". There is a 16 block historic district, cute stores and independent businesses, brick sidewalks, and nicely landscaped sidewalks.…...

Key West, Florida is an extremely charming community, the southernmost in the U.S. Many active adults choose this city and island 90 miles north of Cuba as their retirement community because of its sub-tropical warmth, its diversity (home to many gays), and its laid-back charm. Key West offers a cross between a Caribbean island and an affluent U.S. tourist destination.…...

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, is made up of several towns and villages, each offering a different flavor with cultural venues, outdoor recreation, history, waterfronts, shopping and dining. The population was 264,570 in 2020, with the area continuing to grow. New Orleans is approximately 50 miles away across Lake Pontchartrain.  Photo of Madisonville's Tchfuncte River Lighthouse that stands on the Saint Tammany…...