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June 25, 2026 -- You can probably guess the states that are the most expensive to retire. Yep - Hawaii, Alaska, California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York are almost always atop those lists. But to find the states where your retirement savings go the furthest - that is not always that easy. A recent study from GOBankingRates looked…...
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This town in northern Georgia is old gold mining center; in fact it had a mint that produced U.S. coins. It has the Dosta Playhouse and the largest cultural arts center in the region.. Valdosta State University is also a center of local culture. See our article: Road Trip: The Mountain Towns of North Georgia, for more ideas....
Auburndale is a small but growing town of about 14,000 in Central Florida near Winter Haven. The area is dotted with many lakes. It is popular with retirees because of its low cost of living and warm winters. See our review of Winter Haven for more details about the region. Photos of City Hall courtesy of Ebyabe and Wikipedia, Licensed…...
Santa Rosa, a town of 170,000, is the County Seat of Sonoma County. That location puts it solidly in California's wine country and makes it a popular retirement community for baby boomers who enjoy wine and good food. The area is hilly with several nearby state parks. Outdoor activities and a slower lifestyle are also available here in plentiful supply. …...
For active adults 55+ in retirement, living in St. Simons Island, could be like going to paradise. The island, one of the Golden Islands, is immediately adjacent to Sea Island, which has some of its exclusive resort facilities here. About 15,000 mostly affluent people live here, the average age is a fairly high 56. Brunswick is the biggest nearby town,…...
