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Solivita Ordered to Pay $35 Million to HOA Members

Category: Active adult communities

November 13, 2021 — The Associated Press reports that a judge has ordered the giant Solivita 55+ community in Poinciana, FL to pay back homeowners $35 million for improper HOA fees. The case arises from a proposal by the developer to sell various amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pools,…

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Published on November 13, 2021
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Is a Certified Age-Friendly Community in Your Future?

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

November 10, 2021 — People in retirement have different needs and abilities. So finding a place to retire that offers the transportation, housing, social activities, and health care suitable for your age is important. Fortunately there are some organizations that are working to develop and identify more communities that are…

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Published on November 10, 2021
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8 Habits of Very Successful Retirees

Category: Retirement Planning

November 9, 2021 — A happy retirement is something people look forward to with great anticipation. But just what are the keys to a successful retirement; the things you can do to maximize your happiness and enjoy the fruits of all of those years working? In this article we will…

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Published on November 8, 2021
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Top Snowbird Destinations Named for 2021-2022

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

October 27, 2021 – When it comes to naming the best places to be a snowbird many familiar towns come to mind. Most are in Florida, Arizona, California, Texas, and South Carolina for the obvious reasons, as they are the warmest contiguous states in winter. But this year a list…

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Published on October 27, 2021
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When Is the Right Time to Move to a Life Care Community?

Category: Life Care or CCRC

Updated Sept. 2025 with updates from several people we know who have gone through this process. This article was originally published in 2021. For most people, the answer to the question when is the right time to move to a Life Care community is, “when I get older”.

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Published on October 26, 2021
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What to Know When Choosing a Medicare Plan

Category: Health and Wellness Issues

October 20, 2021 – As we pointed out last week we are now in the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, which ends December 7. This is the time to re-evaluate your plan and change it if your circumstances have evolved, or you are unhappy with the plan you have. To help…

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Published on October 19, 2021
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I’m Thinking About Retiring in: New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

October 18, 2021 – Editors Note: This is part of our series comparing various states as places to retire, such as “Dueling Carolinas: NC vs. SC for Retirement“. There is a list of all of “Dueling” comparisons at the end of this article. We welcome ideas for future ones.

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Published on October 17, 2021
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Record Social Security COLA Coming

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

October 13, 2021 — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a record 5.9 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2022. It is the largest COLA since 1982. The increase is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2020 through the…

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Published on October 13, 2021
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Starts

Category: Health and Wellness Issues

October 13, 2021 – The Open Enrollment Period for Medicare starts this week on October 15 and ends December. 7. It is an important event for eligible people not currently enrolled in the plan, or who want to change plans or some component of their current plan. During…

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Published on October 12, 2021
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Finding the Best State for Retirement Is Personal

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

October 11, 2021 — Moving to a new state when you retire is not a decision to be made lightly. Only a tiny percentage of retirees make a move that significant, but when they do they usually do it for important reasons.  Often they trade in a valuable home in…

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Published on October 11, 2021
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