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Seven Problems That Keep HOA and Condo Boards Up At Night

Category: Active adult communities

February 6, 2025 — Condo and HOA Boards face a daunting list of challenges these days. Insurance, aging infrastructure, and new government regulations are just some of the issues. But just as difficult are the many tricky situations that arise when a group of people share spaces and common property.

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Published on February 5, 2025
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HOA and Condo Boards Face Tough New Regs

Category: Active adult communities

anks to new Florida regulations, the volunteer boards running the thousands of HOAs and condos in the state are scrambling to keep up. As 2024 came to an end, communities like these have along list of requirements. Milestone inspection report.   Existing buildings must have a milestone study by the…

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Published on February 5, 2025
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Turning 65: Here Are the 7 Critical Things You Need to Do Now

Category: Retirement Planning

Jan. 26, 2025 – This year more Americans will reach their 65th birthday than in any year in history – 4.2 million of them. Currently, about 10,000 individuals reach this age daily, a rate that is projected to continue through 2027, when the baby boom bulge slides into older age…

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Published on January 25, 2025
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Think You Have Travelled Everywhere? Think Again

Category: Travel

January 21, 2025 — A fortunate few well off and/or adventurous travelers might feel like there is nowhere else to go. Also, the places they enjoyed so much in the past, are now over run by cruise ships and package tours. Well if that is you, the NY Times list…

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Published on January 20, 2025
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The Switzerland Of Central America

Category: International Retirement

January 16, 205 — One of the best choices for an expatriate retirement lies in a Central America. This country is warm year round, but has mountains to offer relief from the heat. There are fabulous beaches, national parks, small coastal towns, and at least one city with many attractions.

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Published on January 15, 2025
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Veterans Administration Offers Green Burial Option

Category: Estate Planning

January 14, 2025 – Green Burials are growing trend among very environmentally conscious people. The numbers are pretty small, but they are catching on. The idea is that your body is disposed of in a way that is friendly to the planet: no preservatives used in embalming, non-biodegradable materials, or…

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Published on January 13, 2025
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Fort Lauderdale Condo Building for Sale: Cost of Repairs Too High

Category: Active adult communities

January 10, 2025 — In a sign of what is to come from Florida’s strict new condo laws, an entire condo building in Fort Lauderdale is for sale. The condo owners can’t afford the millions it will cost to repair it. Damage from saltwater to the building’s foundation is only…

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Published on January 8, 2025
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25 Most Popular Active Communities – 2025

Category: Active adult communities

January 8, 2025 – The votes are in for Topretirements’ 25 most popular active communities for 2025. Not surprisingly, Florida and North Carolina had the most winners at 5 each. South Carolina and Virginia were hot too, garnering 3 spots each. Connecticut had 2 winners. Pine Village in Flagstaff, AZ…

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Published on January 7, 2025
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Life Expectancy in U.S. Rises, Still Below Pre-Pandemic Rates

Category: Health and Wellness Issues

Jan. 1, 2024 — Average life expectancy in the U.S. declined after the pandemic ravaged the country in 2020, dropping to 77.5. But 5 years later, it has risen slightly above that figure , although still below the pre-pandemic rate of 78.8. Men’s expectancy is almost 6 years lower than…

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Published on December 30, 2024
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The Most Read “Best Places” Blogs of 2024

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

Dec. 29, 2024 — One of our most fun things to do every year is to look back and see which of our Blog articles attracted the most reader interest. Of the 86 we published, which ones were read the most, and what were the articles that generated the most…

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Published on December 28, 2024
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