BEST PLACES TO RETIRE

35 Best retirement neighborhoods

Money combed 30 of the country's largest cities for areas with low crime, rich culture, easy transportation and great health care. See Money's picks for top neighborhoods - plus interactive maps showing homes for sale and more.

• Hudson Heights, New York City

• South Loop, Chicago

• Marina District, San Diego

• Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C.

• Pearl District, Portland

• See the top 35

A retirement jewel

Why the Pearl District and Goose Hollow neighborhoods in Portland, OR, are attracting retirees who like boating and cafes, and don't mind a little rain. (more)

Power retirement

Washington, D.C., isn't just the home of U.S. politics. It's also a great place for retirees who appreciate its parks, bike trails, museums, theaters, housing, and more. (more)

30 Big cities

Looking for a place to retire with lots of museums? Plenty of restaurants? Nice weather? Good health care? See detailed stats on housing, taxes, quality of life, health, and the arts for 30 of the U.S.'s largest cities. Plus, post your thoughts on our Best Places to Retire blog. (more)

Affordable homes

Where do real-estate buyers see their incomes go the furthest? Plus more top 30 rankings: (more)

• Best educated	• Oldest
• Life expectancy	• Most doctors

Most golf courses

Which cities have the most golf courses? Plus, see the best cities for: (more)

• Tennis	• Parks
• Swimming pools

RETIRE RICH

13 retirement myths

Bill Scott debunks myth No. 1: You need a big income to build a big nest egg. Other myths busted: A million bucks is your magic number and what it takes to retire early. (more)

Harvest a rich 401(k)

Would you like your retirement income guaranteed or tax-free? That's the choice you get with two new 401(k)s investment options. (more)

MORE BEST PLACES

100 Best Places to Live

Some places have everything any family could want - economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community. (more)

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Can you retire early?

Can you retire early? How much you should already have if you want to quit by age 60. (more)

Millionaire Calculator

Tell us how much you have, how long you will save and at what rate, and find out when your nest egg will hit 7 figures. (more)

Income for life

See how much your nest egg is worth in lifetime monthly payments. (more)