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There's an Unexpected Surge in Social Security Benefit Claims
June 15, 2025 -- It has always been the case that many more retirees claim their Social Security benefits at the earliest opportunity. The earliest possible age for claiming is 62, but only a small percentage delay until they are eligible for their maximum benefit at age 70. Some experts believe that the Trump inauguration is behind a jump in…...
Top Retirement Towns
Mount Dora exudes a comfortable "Southern" charm and hospitality. This central Florida lakefront community of 16,000 (2020), is located in gentle hills and orange groves. Its elevation of 184 feet makes it Florida's equivalent of a mountain top town! It features active shopping, excellent antiquing, a rich cultural life, and recreation. Many festivals and community events attract residents and tourists.…...
>Mammoth Lakes, California makes an interesting retirement community for active adults who enjoy outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and camping. The area is in extreme eastern California in the center (north/south) of the state. Its location in the Sierra Nevada guarantees amazing snowstorms and cooler summers than most of the state. Mammoth Lakes had just over 7,000 residents in the…...
Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana, a city of over 300,000 people. This beautiful city is located on the coast near the northeastern tip of South America (just below Venezuela and above Suriname). Guyana is a former British colony that achieved independence in 1966. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica on the Atlantic Ocean coas, at the mouth…...
Salisbury is an interesting town and seaport on the Wicomico River on the Delmarva Peninsula. Its population is about 28,000 in 2008. Salisbury is known as the "crossroads of the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) peninsula. The peninsula, somewhat off the beaten path because of its geography, is popular with retirees for its more reasonable prices and laid back atmosphere. Salisbury…...