Best Places to Retire

Where's your dream retirement?

Think you might want to move once you're no longer chained to a desk? Whether you already have an ideal place in mind or you haven't got a clue, answering these questions can help point you in the right direction.

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1. Do you need to keep your cost of living down?
  • Sure, it's the prudent thing to do.
  • It's my No. 1 consideration.
  • We're okay spending about the same.
  • Hey, we worked hard -- now it's time to indulge.

Sources: On deciding where to move: Baylor University; for arts and culture and warm climate: Consumer Federation of the Southeast; for home costs: Employee Benefit Research Institute; for affluent retirees: Lincoln Financial Group; for concern: MetLife Mature Market Institute.
Retirement Guide 2013
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25 Best Places to Retire

Whether you dream of retiring to a big city, small town, resort area or college town, these great places offer reasonably priced homes, low tax rates and more.

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