Manchester, a small city of about 116,000, in 2020, is the largest city in New Hampshire. It is home to several small colleges as well as being the economic center of this part of New Hampshire and Vermont.  The city has been named 2nd tax friendliest city, best place to live and start a business, and one of America's Cheapest…...

Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with a population of 143,148 (2020 Census).  Located in the Phoenix-Metro area, the  Sonoran-desert  town is surrounded by mountain park lands.  The area  became popular with retirees when Sun City Grand opened a resort style community, and now has over 9,000 homes. There are several other 55+ communities located here. Surprise also…...

Choosing Seattle, Washington as your retirement community has many advantages. You get a walkable downtown with great public transportation. Many apartments and homes overlook harbors, lakes, parks, and mountains. Great boating, skiing, hiking are all at your doorstep, as are many cultural programs. Opportunities of every description for paid work or volunteering are all around you. Seattle (population 737,000 in…...

Boerne is an affluent town in the beautiful Texas hill country northwest of San Antonio. This small town of just over 10,000 is popular with retirees and is growing fast. Boerne offers small town charm in a quaint, historic, picturesque setting. Stroll through European architecture and discover a world of specialty shops. Hauptstrasse (Main Street) has antiques, gifts, home accessories,…...