The Best Read and Most Commented Articles of 2014 on Topretirements
Category: General Retirement Issues
December 29, 2014 — It’s always fun to see which of our Blog articles grab the attention of our dear Members and Visitors. Sometimes it is the unexpected ones that generate the most comments and/or readership, while usually any article that includes “Best Place to Retire” in the title does pretty well. Here is our annual review of the best of what we’ve come up with for 2014.
But first the stats
Thanks to our members, Topretirements had its highest readership ever in 2014. Over the last 12 months we had over 1.5 million unique visitors and 7 million page views. We can’t prove it, but we are pretty sure that no other website in the retirement sphere gets this kind of traffic or engagement. This site wouldn’t exist without the valued contributions of so many people who share their experiences and expertise – thank you! We also greatly appreciate our loyal advertisers, many of which have been with us for 5 or more years, who make all of this possible.
Most Read Articles of 2014
The first few articles are no strangers to this list. We write annual editions of the “Worst (and Best) States to Retire in” and these are always list toppers. Likewise our annual list of the “Most Popular Active Communities” attracts a lot of attention. But many others on our Top 10 were one -offs – and we are so glad you liked them! Interestingly enough, more than half of the most read articles in 2014 were originally
Comments on "The Best Read and Most Commented Articles of 2014 on Topretirements"
Caps says:
Top retirements is the only blog where I currently post. You have made it IPad friendly, and I appreciate that. I especially like the financial and downsizing advice. However, there was something I was also disappointed in.......when you publish the survey results. It was nearly unreadable. So there......a new aspiration! Otherwise, I'm Hooked!!
Editor's comment: Thanks Caps, you made our week with your comments and suggestions! One thought about the hard to read survey results. They are hard to read because of the challenge of getting so many onto the page. But if you play with the Zoom feature on your computer or iPad on either the csv or pdf version you should be able to increase the type size to something readable. On a computer you should be able to convert the csv doc to Excel or Numbers and then manipulate further. The comments are great and worth reading.
Caps says:
Oh, I thought of a topic that could be of interest....... Have any of the readers ever lived on or rented a houseboat? I'm curious about tips for maintenance and navigation, and really any consideration one may encounter.
Jasmine says:
Thanks to Top Retirements for helping me prepare to retire in 5 years. I love reading everyone's comments about different areas of the U.S. This website has been so helpful and we have already spent two vacations last year exploring Naples, Florida and Asheville, NC, and Wilmington, N.C. We are still looking for our retirement Utopia and are thinking of checking out Blufton, SC next vacation. Top Retirements has saved me a lot of time and has given me great insight regarding retirement. Plus also saving me from making potential bad decisions. A Very Happy New Year to Top Retirements and all its readers! I am very grateful to Top Retirements and am sure you will help me find my personal retirement paradise!
Robert says:
Caps, As long as you "keep your head above water" you will be fine.
john hickey says:
I wonder how many others are like me, who are well into their 70's and want a nice quiet but active social community. That has readily available health care and when the time comes, assisted living facilities in the same close area. i'm in excellent health but just being realistic and trying to be prepared.
ella says:
John,
i just read about Uplands Village in Tenn., however most of the population seems to be quite advanced. So although, in theory, one can age in place; it appears that most have accomplished this before coming to the Village.
ella says:
Sorry, John. I neglected to mention that this community advertises itself as doing what you're looking for. There's also a community like this in Black Mt., NC. I have a friend there. But if you go on their website, you'll see that their residents are also somewhat advanced in age.
says:
Ella, what is the community in Black Mountain?
Holly says:
Have you considered an article on living outside the United States? So many retirees are moving elsewhere to live for much less than they can in the states. There seem to be many options within a 2 hour flight from a US major airport. I don't mean Mexico alone....Belize where English is spoken and the dollar is the currency, Costa Rica, Equador, Panama which is full of English speaking people since the canal was built 100 years ago......etc. how many people are considering this as an option? There are many ex-pat communities in these areas so that you are living among other Americans and Canadians and English speaking people. My husband and I are considering this. Would like to know if others are as well?
Editor's note: Thanks for the suggestion. Actually we have written quite a few articles on international retirement and will continue to add more. See the "International" category in the Blog. http://www.topretirements.com/blog/category/international-retirement/
ella says:
Easilyamused
The web address is: www.HighlandFarms.com
My best to you.
says:
Thanks Ella., looks like a lot of activities.