Forbes
25 Top Suburbs For Retirement
Do you want peace, quiet and affordability in retirement while still being able to take advantage of a big city’s cultural and other amenities?
2012-01-25
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Forbes
Top Places To Retire--And Work
Sure it sounds like an oxymoron. But “working retirement” is a label describing the situation of more and more people.
2012-01-23
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NorthJersey.com
The phases of retirement
Everyone loves to read "The Best/Worst Places to Retire," but the choice of where to live in your non-working years is about more than just financial analysis and weather, isn't it?
2012-01-19
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Pasadena (CA) Star-News
Planning for retirement? Consider relocation
Among all the financial decisions you might make while planning for retirement, where you choose to live can be among the most important.
2012-01-16
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U.S. News & World Report
Great Ideas for Senior-Friendly Communities
For years, consumer surveys have reported that most people want to live right where they already are as they get older. .... As attractive as the idea of aging in place may be, progress in creating a nationwide movement in this direction has been slow and uneven.
2012-01-12
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Time Magazine - Money
Unable to Work, Retirees Move in with Kids and Find it’s not So Bad
Bunching family under one roof isn’t the Holy Grail of retirement. But for those with few choices at least it’s an answer with some unexpected benefits.
2012-01-11
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Senior Housing News
Top 10 Trends in Senior Housing for 2012
Adaptability is one of the cornerstones of human evolution. ... we enter a new chapter that allows the senior housing industry to adapt to the the influence of politics, economics and society.
2012-01-09
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Oklahoma City (OK) Oklahoman
Smart Moves: Finding top retirement property takes research
Are you soon heading into retirement and plan to move to a distant location? If so, Ronald Phipps, a seasoned real estate broker, suggests you view any destination you're considering through a wide-angle lens. Read more: http://newsok.com/smart-moves-finding-top-retirement-property-takes-research/article/3637730#ixzz1inXlU5ax
2012-01-07
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Cape Girardeau (MO) Southeast Missourian
Downsizing your home with ease
Your kids have grown up and moved out, and you and your spouse are feeling like you have more house than you need. Should you consider downsizing?
2012-01-03
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Seattle (WA) Times
Retirees discover the Texas Gulf Coast
The price of retiring in Florida is too high for many struggling with a weak economy, so some are flocking to the Texas Gulf Coast instead.
2012-01-01
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Senior Living Facilities
Comprehensive Listing of leading senior living facilities for people 62 and older. Includes Independent Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) & Life Care Retirement Communities (LCRC) as well as assisted living, long-term care, skilled nuring and memory care.
2012
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55 and Older Active Adult Retirement Communities
Comprehensive Listing of active adult retirement communities.
2012
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Ithaca (NY) Journal
College towns draw those seeking active retirement
College isn't just for the young. With many people seeking a retirement that is culturally active and intellectually stimulating, colleges and universities are working to bring retirees to their campuses and towns, offering them free or reduced-rate classes, artistic performances or lectures. Some have partnered with retirement residences in the area.
2011-12-18
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Buffalo (NY) Rising
Can Buffalo attract just 1% of the Boomers?
Buffalo has a unique opportunity to recapture a share of the middle class and become a thriving city once again. It's not terribly difficult, it's happening already, and the benefits could be enormous. It just needs to market itself to the retiring baby boomers as a place to retire.
2011-12-18
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Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
Next wave of retirees -- healthy, active and well-off
Florida still leads the nation in concentration of residents 65 and older, but that share of the population has gently dropped in the last two decades, from 18.5 percent in 1990, to 17.6 percent in 2000 and 17.3 percent in 2010.
2011-12-17
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U.S.News & World Report
Top Beach, City, and Country Retirement Spots
When considering the idea of retiring to another country, two factors are most important: how much money you have to live on in retirement and the kind of lifestyle you would enjoy best.
2011-12-12
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U.S. News & World Report
How to Decide Where to Retire
One of the most important retirement decisions we will make is deciding where to live. We must decide whether we want to retire in place or relocate to a more exotic locale. Some people downsize, transition from a house to a condo, or move to a retirement community upon retirement, while others just make some changes to their existing homestead.
2011-12-09
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U.S. News & World Report
Make a Housing Plan for Retirement
One of the major decisions facing us as we age is where to live in our later years. Anyone over 60 who has grown children should be developing a plan for where to live when they're 75, 85, and even older. Like solid retirement investment programs, your housing plan can be torpedoed by recessions and personal reversals. The current depression in many local housing markets doesn't help, either. But without a plan, you're leaving too much to chance.
2011-11-29
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New York Times
On Aging Baby Boomers, and the Question of Where to Live
The 72 million American baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are turning 65 at the rate of roughly 10,000 a day, and many are considering not just how to age (with or without annuities? soy sauce? crow’s feet?), but also where.
2011-11-23
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U.S.News & World Report
The 10 Sunniest Places to Retire
Snowy weather arrived early this year in many parts of the country. But for retirees, there's no reason to endure another winter. ... These cities get more sunshine than any other places in the country.
2011-11-21
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MSNBC - Health
Aging in place: Most seniors want to stay put
According to surveys, aging in place is the overwhelming preference of Americans over 50. But doing it successfully requires both good fortune and support services
2011-11-20
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Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
Rethinking the
The next elder generation’s concerns will go beyond health care and lifestyle, because less pension security and more economic demands from children and grandchildren will have baby boomers working longer. And their choices about where to live out their years will be enhanced by new technologies, more thoughtful design and perhaps a new interest in intergenerational living.
2011-11-20
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Baltimore (MD) Catholic Review
Do the things you want in retirement
The director spoke of six pillars of successful aging, four of which, he said, are exercise, nutrition, healthy social interaction and wellness.
2011-11-17
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Kiplinger
10 Great Retirement Cities in the U.S.
Deciding where to retire presents an exciting challenge. The best cities for retirement need to offer appealing amenities -- good quality of life, ample health care options and plenty of things to do -- on a fixed-income budget. Read more: http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/Great-Retirement-Cities-in-the-US/1.html#ixzz1gj7eWmkr Become a Fan of Kiplinger's on Facebook
2011-11-15
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Time Magazine - Money
Back to School? Why It Pays to Retire in a College Town
Downsizing isn’t for everyone. It could mean leaving friends and even family behind. Still, the right low-cost region can be a game saver, and a lot of retirees find what they want in a college town. That means value, first and foremost. But it also means high energy, good healthcare facilities, continuing education opportunities, and a rich cultural environment.
2011-11-15
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U.S.News & World Report
The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012
Better weather, affordable housing, and plenty of interesting things to do are just a few reasons people move to a new place when they retire.
2011-10-17
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U.S. News & World Report
For Retirees, the Allure of College Towns
Not everyone loves hitting the links. And, as relaxing as surf sounds can be, even they become commonplace after awhile. Active retirees and seniors, many blessed with longer life expectancies than their parents, want a combination of recreation, socialization, and intellectual stimulation in their golden years.
2011-09-30
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New York Times (NY) - Business
The Company You Keep
ONE of the biggest challenges of relocating after retirement is making new acquaintances. ... While some people want to move closer to friends after retirement, others try to coordinate a plan ahead of time to move together to a new location — a different home in the same town, another town in the same area, a new community thousands of miles away. ...
2011-09-15
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Ottawa (Canada) Citizen
Design musts for aging in place
Aging in place sounds ideal: Instead of a nursing home or even a seniors’ apartment, you stay in your own house and community. But decreasing mobility and other limitations of age mean the home that worked when you were 30 probably won’t function so well when you’re 80. Whether you plan to buy new or renovate, here’s what the experts suggest.
2011-08-25
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Places to Buy a Retirement Home for Under $100,000
Selling your home and moving to a place where housing costs considerably less can be a quick way to give your nest egg a significant boost. Here are 10 places where the median home-sale price was less than $100,000 in 2010.
2011-08-23
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Jacksonville (FL) Florida Times-Union
Active adult communities keep residents on the go
What is the same at all these active adult communities is just what the name implies: a vast amount of activities and amenities.
2011-08-19
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Great Falls (MT) Tribune
Plan for the long haul when replacing your empty nest
Once upon a time your house was a hive of domesticity where you tirelessly tackled the daily demands of homeownership. Now the kids are gone. It's time to downsize. ... You can choose from traditional condos or apartments, 55-and-over communities, retirement living abroad and even
2011-08-19
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U.S. News & World Report
9 Tips for Picking an Affordable Place to Retire
Many people are interested in saving money by moving to a place with a lower cost of living than where they currently live. But you also need to make sure there are enough amenities and services to support you as you age. Here are some tips for selecting an ideal retirement locale.
2011-08-18
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Orlando (FL) Sentinel
Housing boom continues in The Villages retiree haven
While home construction remains anemic in most of Central Florida, hundreds of houses are rising each month in this mammoth retirement community as seniors continue to flock to the area. ... The growth in the 55-and-older community — which also sprawls into Lake and Marion counties, northwest of Orlando — is fueled by the unique financial situations of the seniors who move from Northern climates with traditional pensions, equity from their former homes and savings, experts say.
2011-08-15
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U.S. News & World Report
One Move Could Boost Your Retirement Security
Many people who haven't saved enough to retire comfortably are contemplating working longer. But if delaying retirement isn't an option, there is another way homeowners can give their nest egg a quick and significant boost.
2011-08-15
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Boston (MA) Globe
Selling house, seeing freedom
The flexibility of a rental apartment appeals to some tired of homeowners’ responsibilities ...
2011-08-14
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Tucson (AZ) - KVOA
Senior Style: Today's retirees have plenty of options
Not only are they returing from careers, but they are looking to escape from the demands of traditional homeownership, and are looking at a number of [Housing] options.
2011-07-31
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CBS News
Wondering where to retire? Here's some help
Most baby boomers haven't really thought about where they want to live when they retire, according to a new study by Hartford Financial Services Group, an insurance company. ... So AARP The Magazine has done some research for them, listing the most affordable and desirable retirement locations in the U.S.
2011-07-26
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Communities offer amenities, activities, new homes, and ready-made friends.
The first Baby Boomers reach several milestones this year. They turn 65, and hit the point in their lives where housing can become a big issue. ... A popular option is the active adult community. These master-planned communities are designed just for those ages 55 and older. The communities offer single-level homes, lots of amenities and activities, some services, and a ready-made group of neighbors and friends with similar interests.
2011-07-22
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Find out what you should be thinking about when considering a move
Maybe it's time to leave your old life behind and begin an exciting new one. ... Locally, a number of active adult communities may offer the option you seek. But how do you decide if a move like this is right for you?
2011-07-22
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ABC News
7 New Retirement Hot Spots
Florida and Arizona were once the go to places for retirees. Now an entirely new crop of cities and suburbs are transforming themselves in an effort to lure baby boomers.
2011-07-18
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U.S. News & World Report
12 Overseas Retirement Spots Ranked
The cost-of-living is one important consideration when trying to identify the ideal place to retire overseas. However, it’s hardly the only criteria you should use.
2011-07-06
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Smart Money Magazine
A Retirement Made for You (and People Just Like You)
The new trend in retirement communities: Shared interests, cultures or lifestyles. ... Whether you're an RV aficionado, a Tai Chi enthusiast or even an avowed nudist (gulp), a growing number of retirement communities are clamoring for your business with so-called
2011-06-22
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Doylestown (PA) Intelligencer
Don't wait too long
Don't fall into the trap of complacency. The time to choose the retirement community that will best support your needs is BEFORE the need arises.
2011-06-21
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U.S. News & World Report
When Downsizing, Renting Often Beats Buying
One of the financial cornerstones of many successful retirements is paying off mortgage debt before leaving the workforce. Life on a fixed income is a lot easier if you're not making that big payment every month to a bank or other home lender. ... Still, many people with mortgages seek to sell their homes and live mortgage-free in a smaller, less expensive home during their retirement years. If this transition might be in your future, it makes sense to carefully consider whether you should buy or rent your new home. Renting looks better than you might think.
2011-06-20
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Fox Business
How Baby Boomers Will Change Retirement Living
Baby boomers are seeking out communities with culture, activities and events and turning to college towns, urban environments and smaller towns with vibrant downtowns.
2011-06-16
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Indianapolis (IN) WTHR
Baby boomers planning ahead for senior years
Americans are living longer, and that makes planning for the future more important than ever.
2011-06-14
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U.S. News & World Report
5 Ways to Pick a Great Place to Retire
A good retirement spot generally has quality medical facilities, affordable entertainment options, and plenty of scenic beauty and sunshine. Many workers are also looking for a place to retire that is more affordable than where they live now, according to a new Gallup survey of 1,099 adults with at least $10,000 invested for retirement commissioned by Wells Fargo. Here are five attributes many Americans say are necessities for their ideal retirement locale.
2011-06-14
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Washington (DC) Post
Assisted living facilities may be wise to appeal more to men
It’s tough to fit any individual into an institution. And we navigate dangerous waters when we start generalizing about certain “types” of individuals — men, women — and their collective needs. But this much is clear: We need to think harder about men’s needs as they age and their numbers increase.
2011-06-03
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CNN - Money
Where people are oldest - Maine tops Florida
Florida may have the reputation as a big draw for retirees, but it's actually the northern end of the Eastern Seaboard that has the most aged population in America.
2011-05-26
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Forbes
The Best Foreign Retirement Havens For 2011
Our list was fashioned after looking at such issues as cost of living, safety, cultural attractions and scenery, tax matters, paperwork, local hospitality and weather. Availability of decent healthcare was also a factor.
2011-05-19
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Wichita (KS) Eagle
Boomers reshaping retirement communities
The 350 residents of Davis Retirement Community, which has no legal or financial connection with the university itself, may not realize it but they're on the cutting edge of what the continuing-care communities of tomorrow will look like: intergenerational, intellectually challenging and smack-dab in the middle of things.
2011-05-03
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Smart Money Magazine
Test Drive Your Retirement Home
Saddled with vacant units , retirement communities across the country are trying to lure new buyers by any means necessary – from adding cushy amenities and special move-in deals to lowering prices on homes. And with summer fast approaching, one tactic is becoming especially popular: the
2011-04-29
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Forbes
The Best Retirement Places
Lists of best places to retire are a popular mainstay of personal finance journalism. Here at Forbes we’ve published our share, producing rosters focusing on favored locations for retirees seeking an active lifestyle, a foreign residence and even, in the U.S., an urban neighborhood. As part of the new Forbes 2011 Retirement Guide, our latest offering–The Best Retirement Places–considers a wide range of factors but focuses especially on two bottom-line issues–tax burden and cost of living. That’s why you won’t see any locations in the highest-tax, highest-cost states like California, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
2011-03-23
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Smart Money Magazine
Inside 5 Luxury Retirement Communities
In Florida, New York, Arizona and other retiree hotspots, the good life – for those over 55 – is getting better. In communities from clusters of homes around a golf course to continuing care facilities, examples of new luxury offerings abound. ... And surprisingly, many of these extras don't cost a whole lot more – at least for now.
2011-03-02
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Arlington Heights (IL) Daily Herald
Adult communities make it easy for residents to keep busy lifestyles
When someone is shopping for a place to spend their active retirement years, often the amenities become more important than the house, townhouse or condominium itself.
2011-02-18
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Adult communities offer brief stays to prospective residents, and to those needing a break
Whether you are contemplating moving into an adult community or you are a caregiver seeking short-term care for a loved one, area retirement communities offer programs and guidance to address either scenario. In many instances, these short stays turn into permanent living arrangements.
2011-02-17
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Builders put welcome mat out for retiring baby boomers
Developers are again tailoring homes and communities for the age group that fell off their radar during the economic downturn. Boomers want a wider variety of home styles, less space, access to jobs and walking trails, and a sense of security.
2011-02-13
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Austin (TX) American Statesman
Questions to ask before moving into a senior community
Find a home that fits your lifestyle now while thinking about the future.
2011-02-12
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Smart Money Magazine
3 New Ways to Live in Retirement
They helped change the political landscape and American culture, and it's clear Baby Boomers will change what life in retirement will look like. And with their sheer numbers - 78 million - they may also shift the landscape of where retirees live, too.
2011-02-04
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Fox News - Personal Finance
Rethinking Retirement Hot Spots
That got me to thinking: How low do prices have to go before they attract new immigrants? And can you save enough by moving to one of those beaten down cities to come away with change-your-lifestyle cash?
2011-02-01
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Winter Wonderlands for Retirement
Living in a snowy place can be a hassle for workers. The constant need to shovel your driveway and defrost your car before leaving for work can multiply the stress of your morning commute. Luckily, retirees don't have this problem.
2011-01-24
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Sioux City (IA) Journal
Boomers have a variety of senior housing options
This year marks the first year when older baby boomers reach age 65. They will flow into the world of seniordom at the rate of about 7,000 per day, according to AARP's estimates. It's a good time to consider some viable housing options available to today's seniors.
2011-01-22
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Fort Myers (FL) News-Press
Retirement communities stay stable in volatile times
They weren't the sexiest category of real estate in the high-flying days of the boom. But now, with prices falling and vacancy rates rising almost everywhere, Southwest Florida's big retirement communities are turning out to be a solid bet for investors, owners and residents alike, experts say.
2011-01-21
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Minneapolis-St Paul (MN) Star Tribune
Senior housing boom
With baby boomers getting ready to retire, housing for the elderly is going up across Dakota County and beyond.
2011-01-18
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Provo (UT) Daily Herald
How to locate and compare senior housing options
There’s a wide array of housing options available to seniors today, but what’s available to your mom will depend on her location, needs and finances. Here are some tips to help you get started.
2011-01-18
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Smart Money Magazine
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Retirement Home?
Palm Beach, Hilton Head, Santa Barbara. They're some of the most coveted vacation and retirement home markets in the nation -- and like many other locales popular with retirees, they're seeing an uptick in home sales. It's a trend that's catching the attention of many soon-to-be retirees, too, who wonder if those buyers are onto something. And it begs the question: With housing prices depressed and interest rates low, should you buy a retirement home even if you're years away from living in it?
2011-01-14
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Canada - Montreal Gazette
Where to retire? Florida is most popular state
Not all of the 3 million Americans who will turn 65 next year will be moving, but those who do will most likely chose warm cities such as Bradenton-Sarasota in Florida, which was voted the most popular city in the U.S. for retirement.
2010-12-17
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USAA.com
Best Places for Military Retirement
USAA worked with Military.com to develop this first-of-its-kind ranking that recognizes the best places in the nation for military men and women to reside after retiring from their first career with the armed forces and beginning their second career as a civilian. The rankings are a resource to help military retirees find locales offering a high quality of life while making the most of military retiree benefits.
2010-12-07
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New York Times (NY)
Some Retirees Opting for Campus Life
Retirement communities, typically nestled near beaches or golf courses, are beginning to emerge somewhere else: on university campuses. University-based retirement communities offer the educational opportunities, cultural activities and other perks of college settings, and these attractions are luring many aging Americans back to school.
2010-12-03
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Veterans Today
HUD No Cost or Low Cost Senior Housing Now for 55+ Seniors
Under a special HUD Exemption Program where HUD has lowered the age for Senior Subsidized no cost or low cost Housing from age 62 to 55, Veterans and Non-Veterans alike who are homeless or live in slumlord housing with no income or low income who are 55+ can now obtain this kind of Housing. However, the money appropriated for it is LIMITED, so it may not apply at all HUD approved Senior Housing facilities, and may be for a LIMITED TIME ONLY.
2010-12-02
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U.S. News & World Report
Best Places to Retire
Many people dream of moving to a new location in retirement. When you are no longer tied to your job you can finally take off for a warmer climate, pursue your hobbies, or simply move closer to your grandchildren. Selecting a place to retire requires a great deal of thought and planning.
2010-11-29
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Canada - Edmonton Journal
Best affordable resort-style living in the United States
Today's active adult communities are far beyond the
2010-11-27
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New York Times (NY)
Demand Grows for Over-55 Rentals
There are indications of a growing market for 55-and-over rental complexes, particularly ones that price their rents at the lower end.
2010-11-12
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Best Places for Single Seniors to Retire
You're never too old to fall in love. First dates and new relationships are increasingly becoming a part of the retirement years. And now that the child-rearing years are largely behind them, baby boomers and seniors are forming new relationships on their own terms. More than 30 million Americans age 55 and older are currently single. In some places, single seniors make up a significantly larger portion of the older population than others. U.S. News used Census Bureau data to come up with a list of metro areas with the most single seniors age 55 and over. Individuals who are separated, divorced, widowed, and never married are counted as single.
2010-11-01
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UK - Daily Telegraph
Where is the best place to retire abroad?
According to the Institute for Public Policy Research there were 252,000 British pensioners living abroad in 1981. Ten years later that number had more than doubled to 594,000 and by the beginning of 2006 it was over a million. And according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 38 per cent of over 55s are planning to relocate in the next few years. So where should you go?
2010-11-01
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Boston (MA) Globe
A time to redefine - An adult community can be an opportunity to try new activities in a secure setting
Active adult communities offer a range of housing, from single-family homes to attached townhouses to apartment-style condos, plus maintenance services such as landscaping, snow removal, and trash collection. Prices and fees can vary.
2010-10-31
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Smart Money Magazine
The New Best Places to Retire
With today’s would-be retirees as concerned about whether they’ll get to retire as they are about where, the best cities and towns for retirees now have a much higher bar to clear: They can’t just be great places – they have to be affordable.
2010-10-20
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Hilton Head (SC) Monthly
Five steps to a wise retirement
Though everyone may define their exact retirement goals a bit differently, one aim seems universal; to live independently — and comfortably — for as long as possible. Yet achieving that goal takes more than just sound financial planning — it also involves asking some rather difficult questions about your health, interests, and what form of care and assistance you may require as you age. A continuing care retirement community may be the right solution.
2010-09-29
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The Villages (FL) Daily Sun
Villages No. 2 on list of U.S. active adult builders
The Villages recently ranked second in the nation on Builder magazine’s list of the largest developers of active-adult homes. ... The magazine’s annual survey ranked Michigan-based PulteGroup Inc. and its Del Webb subsidiaries as the top producer last year of active-adult homes.
2010-09-22
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Historic Places to Retire
To find a few historic places to retire, U.S. News used a Best Places to Retire search tool powered by data from Onboard Informatics. We looked for places filled with museums, libraries, and national historic monuments that also offer a good quality of life and plenty of amenities for seniors.
2010-09-06
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NewJerseyNewsroom.com
Retirement communities: baby-boomers should go slowly
If you're thinking about a retirement community for your parents — or yourself — take a deep breath. Making a prudent choice depends on a lot more than finding a beautiful amenity package and getting friends' recommendations.
2010-08-27
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U.S. News & World Report
Youth Movement at Retirement Communities
The original Sun City has gone through a major life cycle transition during its 50 years.,,,. Today, more than 48,000 people live in Sun City, but the focus of the complex and of senior communities in general reflect how much the concept of retirement has changed in the past 50 years.
2010-08-13
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Best Places to Reinvent Your Life in Retirement
Members of the massive baby boom generation have reinvented each stage of life as they passed through it. Their retirement years will be no different. Like previous generations, boomer retirees are going to take up new hobbies and volunteer. But those who didn't save enough or choose to continue working will also start businesses and begin second careers. As life spans continue to increase, retirees are likely to embrace a mix of work and leisure activities.
2010-08-04
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U.S. News & World Report
On Retirement: How Much Money Do You Need To Retire Overseas?
Don’t worry about how much money is enough to buy you the retirement life you want in a new country. Instead, figure how much money you have for retirement.
2010-07-19
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U.S. News & World Report
Retire in the U.S.A. as Cheaply as Abroad
Many people retire abroad because of the low cost of living. But retirees that relocate to a low cost area of the U.S. can have similar expense levels to those living abroad.
2010-07-02
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U.S. News & World Report
Big Makeovers at Retirement Communities
Retirement communities are expanding services, often to non-residents, as they seek to combat the lingering effects of a serious recession and devise ways to broaden their appeal to potential new residents. Broader fitness and health programs can be seen at many communities. Major changes have been made in dining facilities and meal plans, providing residents with more choices over what, when, and where they have their meals.
2010-06-28
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MSN - Money
5 cheap places to retire in the US
An expert offers his top picks, taking costs, culture and access to medical care into consideration. Also: How you can find your own 'best place.'
2010-06-25
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U.S. News & World Report
Consider a Part-Time Retirement Abroad
There are plenty of drawbacks to permanently exiting the United States in retirement. ... On the other hand, if you spend half the year some place where the cost of living is significantly reduced and rent out your U.S. home while you're away, your retirement funds could expand accordingly. Retirement could go from a source of concern to a cause for excitement.
2010-06-21
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ABC News - Money
Best Places to Retire to That You've Never Heard Of
Baby boomers' changing tastes and crushed property markets in traditional retirement spots such as Florida and Arizona, are redefining where older Americans want to spend their leisure years. A growing number want to get off the beaten track. ...
2010-05-14
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Wall Street Journal
Coastal Charms
Beaches, waterways and outdoor recreation have helped make Sussex County one of the most popular retirement destinations in the Northeast. It doesn't hurt that the area is more affordable than surrounding states (Delaware has no sales tax) and that several major cities (Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia) are within a two-hour drive, if one needs a cultural fix.
2010-05-14
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Greeley (CO) KUNC
The New Longevity
Baby boomer retirement is a very big business. The days of rocking chairs and knitting have been replaced by planned communities that cater to a persons every need, with golf carts on every corner. It's a lifestyle that recently opened the eyes of KUNC commentator Laura Bridgwater.
2010-05-10
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National Public Radio
The Villages: Florida's Disney World For The Retired
In central Florida, a 21st century American boomtown defies economic gravity. It's called The Villages. The 2000 census counted around 8,000 residents in the retirement community — now there are 80,000.
2010-03-31
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Places to Launch a Second Career in Retirement
Many seniors are going to continue to work past age 65, both for the money and because they enjoy working. But jobs aren't exactly easy to come by right now. The unemployment rate for those age 55 and older was 7.1 percent in February, up nearly 122 percent since December 2007. However, the unemployment rate varies considerably by location. Baby boomers in towns with relatively vibrant economies will have a much easier time finding work than those in cities with fewer job opportunities.
2010-03-29
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Tampa (FL) Tribune
Big cities see gains as boomers delay retirement
Battered by recession, more older Americans are staying put in traditional big cities to hold onto jobs, creating slowdowns in population growth at once-popular retirement destinations widely found in the South and Wes
2010-03-24
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Chicago (IL) Daily Herald
Buyers value friendships as much as their new active adult homes
Early on, many retirement communities were designed as a second home for snowbirds heading south for the winter. But when builders realized that many buyers wanted to stay where they had lived most of their lives among family and friends, communities cropped up around major cities in cold climates, too.
2010-03-19
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Housing’s bright spot: 55 and older
With new homes sales still far from robust, local active-adult communities for those 55 and older are having some sales success. The reasons why become clear in conversations with the homebuyers. ...
2010-03-14
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MarketWatch
The top 10 places to retire - Plus two bonus towns for you to consider
Where do you want to live in retirement? Most folks age in place. But there are those who spend their golden years in dreamy locales. Where are those places?
2010-02-25
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Ridgewood (NJ) News
Active adult communities attract working residents
It seems a growing number of Americans aged 55 and older have made the move to active adult communities, but not away from their jobs. Experts say that represents a split from years past, when the communities were primarily occupied by retirees. Many credit the current buyer's market, featuring attractive prices and mortgage rates hovering near historic lows, with luring these adults into a retirement lifestyle, without actually walking away from work.
2010-02-05
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Marketwatdh
Economy forces changes in thinking about retirement homes
If your idea of a dream retirement home is a luxury contemporary overlooking a championship golf course in the desert, you better be prepared for some mighty small block parties: When it comes to retirement living, golf courses are out.
2010-01-25
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U.S. News & World Report
Now is the Time for Senior Housing Decision
If you've been thinking about making a move into retirement housing, now is a great time to get serious about the decision. Whether you want to live independently in a retirement community, need an assisted living facility, or want more extensive support in a nursing home, it's a buyer's market today. The recession has forced even high-end communities to offer wide-ranging discounts and inducements to attract residents. At the same time, this softness won't last forever. And when conditions improve, the pent-up consumer demand will reveal serious shortages of high-quality senior housing.
2010-01-13
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New York Times
Like a College Visit, Minus Kegs
TRYOUT For many older people, staying at a retirement community for a few days is the only way to know whether to move in. ... In a bid to attract residents in a tight economy, more retirement communities are offering overnight stays similar to what colleges offer prospective students.
2010-01-13
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WebMD Health News
Wealthy Areas Attract Assisted-Living Homes
Assisted-living facilities are more likely to be located in wealthier neighborhoods, according a new analysis published in Health Affairs. Researchers compared the penetration of assisted-living facilities nationally with county data from 2007 on education, median household income and other economic indicators, and racial composition. Findings include: ...
2010-01-05
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Time Magazine
Where Should I Live in Retirement?
If you're thinking about picking up the stakes and relocating in your retirement years, it's never too early to start planning. Moving touches every part of your life, and not all aspects are for the better. You'll want to weigh the benefits and pitfalls of each potential new location and choose one that strikes the right balance for you. There is no absolute Shangri-la.
2010-01-04
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Phoenix (AZ) Arizona Republic
First wave of luxury retirement communities nearly complete
The first of a wave of luxury retirement communities in the Northeast Valley is nearly complete. Arté, a Scottsdale rental community with independent and assisted-living units, expects its first residents in two weeks. The three-story complex with 170 units is northeast of 114th Street and Via Linda near the Ancala Country Club.
2009-12-17
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Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
Moving in to an adult active/senior living community
As they approach retirement age, many adults want to live in a community that focuses on their needs and desires. Adult active and senior living communities provide environments in which older adults can continue to live independently while enjoying amenities like golf courses, fitness centers and spas. Once you choose the right adult community, you need to know what to do in order to move in.
2009-12-17
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Newsweek
A Smaller, Kinder Way to Retire
Can't cope with the idea of a nursing home? Consider a retirement commune.
2009-12-07
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Newsweek
A Smaller, Kinder Way to Retire
Baby boomers who embraced communes back when they were hippies may end up back where they started: in small, cooperative group homes. This new model of elder housing is emerging as a more personal—and, often, more affordable—alternative to large assisted-living facilities.
2009-12-07
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
New communities offer home ownership plus senior care
Watermere occupies a unique niche in the retirement-living market that experts expect will appeal to boomers and seniors ready to give up the headaches of homeownership but not the benefits of having an equity stake in where they live.
2009-12-02
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Clifton (NJ) Journal
Choosing an eldercare facility
As these people grow older, many will choose to continue living on their own or may decide to move in with family. However, some will prefer to reside with people closer to their own age or will, by necessity, need to live in a facility that can cater to their changing medical needs. What should you keep in mind if you must choose an eldercare facility for yourself or a loved one?
2009-11-20
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U.S. News & World Report
Attractive and Functional Design Solutions for Aging Homeowners
Making a home suitable for older occupants is becoming a mainstream part of the home remodeling business. Growing numbers of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, and attractive design solutions for aging in place projects have evolved. Making such modifications not only helps current occupants but may broaden the market for future buyers when the home is placed on the market.
2009-11-19
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Texas is the new retirement mecca
Texas' population, the nation's second largest at about 25 million, is expected to be boosted this year by net inflows of at least 150,000 people from other states, said Karl Eschbach, the state demographer. Seniors are a growing part of that trend, lured by aggressive campaigns from state officials and developers.
2009-11-07
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Washington (DC) Times
Active-adult living: Many amenities at Leesburg's Leisure World
Active-adult communities are often recognized for their social and recreational amenities that allow residents to stay physically and mentally fit. At Leisure World of Virginia, located on a 91-acre parcel of land within the planned community of Lansdowne in Leesburg, the amenities and activities go far beyond the typical walking trail and club.
2009-11-06
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St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
Seniors balk at retirement home buy-ins
Instead of demanding a lot of money up front, Spectrum charges residents monthly rent. Dan Decker, a former Erickson official who works now as a Spectrum vice president in St. Louis, said many retirees reject the idea of paying $200,000 or more to get into a retirement complex.
2009-10-16
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Forbes
America's Recession-Proof Cities To Retire In
These affordable metro areas offer sunny weather, jobs and rosy economic outlooks. ....
2009-10-15
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Forbes
The 10 Best Retirement Havens
Forbes cannot promise retirees "paradise on $30 a day." Quite the opposite. We promise seniors wishing to move out of the U.S. that they will not find paradise anywhere. Each country is unique--with assets and liabilities--and the key to successful retirement as an ex-pat is carefully matching your own personal priorities and finances to the country that has caught your eye.
2009-10-15
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Trenton (NJ) Times
Senior citizens have wide options for living facilities and services
For older adults choosing to move and become more free of the chore of running a household, the options are becoming better and better. No longer is the choice to either stay at home or go into a
2009-10-11
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U.S. News & World Report
7 Tips on Retirement Community Safeguards
Consumers living in or interested in a retirement community—particularly a newer facility—should carefully review the community's financial records and its ability to honor its service and refund commitments. Concerns have arisen in response to reports that the recession and the depressed real estate market have caused financial hardships for some institutions throughout the country.
2009-10-09
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Portland (OR) Oregonian
Retiring baby boomers begin heading for the country
Urban planners have until now proceeded on the assumption that retiring baby boomers will downsize to a high-rise and spend their days lapping lattes and taking the streetcar to the art museum. A lot of them will. But new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says baby boomers will head to the country in big numbers, in the Northwest changing the face of rural Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
2009-10-03
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Affordable Places to Retire on the Water
Few retirees would complain about spending each evening watching the sunset sparkle off the water, if it weren't for the B-word. Budget. Most condos with an ocean view will gobble up even more of your nest egg than the stock market did last year. However, if you're willing to spend your golden years by a lake, river, or bay, a retirement filled with beach bumming and sandcastle building is still attainable.
2009-10-02
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New York Times (NY) - Business
Seniors Communities in Cities, Town Centers
Changing economic times have more architects and developers rethinking designs for retirement housing. Out: isolated, gated senior living communities. In: cities and suburban town centers.
2009-10-02
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CNN - Money Magazine
25 Best Places to Retire
Thinking about your post-work home? You'll get huge bang for your buck -- plus lots of other perks -- in these towns.
2009-09-30
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U.S. News & World Report
Planning to Retire - 15 Retirement Gems From Our Readers
For some retirees, a seaside town in Florida is an idyllic retirement spot. But others prefer the excitement of the ski slopes, the beauty of the wine country, or the art and culture that come with living in a big city. This year, U.S. News invited readers to recommend their personal retirement havens.
2009-09-29
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U.S. News & World Report
America's Best Affordable Places to Retire
For many baby boomers suffering the shock waves of 2008's market losses, it's so long, South Beach. Instead of retiring to Maui, soon-to-be retirees are scaling back expectations. But even though popular and pricey retirement locales may be out of reach, there are still plenty of excellent places that will tickle your fancy without busting your budget.
2009-09-28
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Newsweek
Forsaking Florida: When it comes to luring retirees, is the sun setting on the Sunshine State?
With its beautiful beaches, low taxes, and great golf courses, Florida used to pull retirees in by the millions. Now real-estate prices have collapsed and unemployment has skyrocketed. Some retirees are returning to points north, and a new generation is not intent on repopulating the Sunshine State.
2009-09-25
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New York Times (NY)
When the Neighborhood Is the Retirement Village
Twenty-five years ago, a University of Wisconsin professor coined a great term for this kind of residence. It is a naturally occurring retirement community, or NORC. The place wasn’t built for seniors; its tenants are all ages, infants through nonagenarians. But a substantial number of residents have been there long enough to grow old together.
2009-09-25
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Washington (DC) Post
Tax-Friendly Places for Retirement
Maybe you're thinking about relocating in retirement, in hopes of enjoying milder weather and lower expenses. Before you make a move, it pays to assess the overall tax burden of your future home. Some states that are tax-friendly could get less chummy as they scramble to find new sources of revenue to plug gaping holes in recession-battered budgets.
2009-09-20
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Wall Street Journal
Making Suburbia More Livable
The nation's sprawling suburbs may have been a good place to grow up, but they're a tough place to grow old. Here's how towns are beginning to 'retrofit' their neighborhoods—and what your community might look like in the future.
2009-09-19
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Amenities and perks should be part of home buying decision
When looking for a new home or a community to build a new home, many buyers are so focused on the actual house – how many bedrooms or baths, how large is the kitchen and is there a basement – they often forget to step back and look at what there is to offer just outside their front door.
2009-09-18
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Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer
New vitality for 'active adult' housing
Baby boomers and active-adult housing once seemed made for each other. Smaller maintenance-free homes, with high-end decorative touches and recreation opportunities galore, were ideal for the still young-at-heart.
2009-09-16
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CNN - Money
Where I retired
Where these 8 couples are spending their golden years - and why they love it.
2009-09-09
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CNN - Money
Best places for a healthy retirement
Want to retire where residents live a long life, there are lots of doctors and hospitals nearby, and you can pursue an active lifestyle? Check out these 20 towns.
2009-09-09
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Craig (CO) Daily Press
Aging Well: Baby steps toward housing solutions
Unlike some rural areas, Northwest Colorado has a variety of living options for older adults including senior apartments, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. New programs, such as adult day services, offered by the Aging Well program, also are helping older adults remain in their homes or with family caregivers longer. What’s missing for Caddell and other active older adults, are options between the traditional homes where they live now and where they may be in later stages of life. “The question is, ‘What’s in that gray transition period?’”
2009-08-17
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Smart Money Magazine
Hanging On at Home
We're right in the middle of a massive shift in how our society answers the single most fundamental question about retirement: Where will people live as they grow old?
2009-08-10
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Pew Research Center
Go West, Old Man
Fully 78% of adults ages 65 and older who live in the West say they don't feel old, compared with 67% of older adults who live in the rest of the country, according to a Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends telephone survey of a nationally representative sample of 2,969 adults.
2009-08-07
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Chattanoogan.com
Chattanooga Featured As A Great Place To Retire
In its September/October 2009 issue, Where to Retire magazine profiles eight cities - including Chattanooga - with low housing prices and varied lifestyle amenities.
2009-08-03
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Vineland (NJ) Daily Journal
Aging and staying in your own home
There are some 78 million American baby boomers entering their retirement years. That's a lot! And they are starting to make decisions on how and where to spend their retirement years comfortably.
2009-07-31
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USA Today
Top 5 places to retire
Our exclusive list examines small cities that offer big value.
2009-07-26
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U.S. News & World Report
A Dozen Retirement Community Bargains
Continuing care retirement communities provide lifetime housing and medical-care packages to retirees. But brutal housing and economic realities may be making the industry wish someone was providing it with lifetime care. The housing market meltdown of 2007 and 2008 dried up demand for CCRC living units because potential residents either couldn't sell their homes or sell them for enough money to fund the up-front entrance fees required by many CCRCs.
2009-07-24
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Washington (DC) Times
Active adult living: Much to enjoy at resort-style Heritage Hunt
Restricted to households with residents age 55 and older, Heritage Hunt has countless planned activities, along with quiet places for residents to stroll, garden and admire the nature conservation areas.
2009-07-24
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Gulf Breeze (FL) News
Senior living: Help with choosing a new home
Choosing a new home is always a difficult process. This task is even more challenging when choosing the right retirement and assisted living community.
2009-07-23
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Garner-Clayton (NC) Record
A Silver Lining
As homes go unsold and developers plan fewer projects, a ray of hope for the depressed housing market is emerging: grandma and grandpa. ... Even in a recession, the older population has money to spend, some real-estate agents say. Often, they have equity from their current homes they can use to buy new ones. And those in retirement don’t have to worry about layoffs.
2009-07-08
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Burlington (PA) County Times
Property, income not only retirement tax concerns
Retirement doesn't necessarily mean a light tax load. So pre-retirees whose savings aren't sufficient to carry them comfortably through the years ahead may find it particularly essential to assess their future tax situation.
2009-07-02
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BusinessWeek
Retirement: Why Panama Is the New Florida
Panama's quality health care, low costs, and proximity to the states are attracting American professionals as a retirement haven.
2009-07-02
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BusinessWeek
Retirement: Best Overseas Locations
More retirees are opting to spend their golden years thousands of miles from home, thanks to the Internet, budget airlines, and government enticements.
2009-07-01
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BusinessWeek
Best Overseas Retirement Spots
Thanks to budget airlines, the Internet, and efforts by governments to woo well-heeled retirees, the choice of retirement destinations now spans all corners of the globe.
2009-07-01
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Great Places for Entrepreneurs to Retire
Entrepreneurs never really retire. They move on to their next project. ... Contrary to the stereotype of 20-somethings starting Web-based businesses in their basements, it's actually the baby boomers who best embody the entrepreneurial spirit. Over the past decade, the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity was among people between the ages of 55 and 64, according to a recent study by the Kauffman Foundation.
2009-06-29
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Kentucky Business Online
Right-Size Niche Shines
The “baby boom” generation is beginning to make a profound effect on the new home market as it transitions from single-family homes to condominium-style living. Builders nationwide and across Kentucky are offering homebuyers adult communities filled with smaller, elegant homes that offer convenience, versatility and comfort for the over-50 market.
2009-06-09
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Phoenix (AZ) Arizona Republic
Active-adult communities a popular option for Boomers
A recent report indicates adults, 55 and older, are increasingly choosing to live in age-restricted communities. ... Although interest is increasing for age-restricted housing, the projected number of housing starts in 55-plus communities will fall in 2009 as the economy continues to weaken and prospective buyers find it difficult to sell their current homes. Production is expected to revive in 2010.
2009-06-04
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National Association of Home Builders
Builders Serving Mature Home Buyer Market See More Consumer Interest
Builders of single-family housing for the mature home buyer market reported an increase in traffic of prospective buyers during the first quarter of this year, according to the 55+ Housing Market Index (55+ HMI) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
2009-06-04
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Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger
Another retirement cost concern -- location
If the cost of retirement has you concerned, there is one solution -- move to a cheaper part of the country. Unfortunately, those areas are not the coastal, mountainous regions many love to retreat to in retirement. If you do move there, you'll face the highest costs in nursing homes, according to a recent survey by Genworth Financial.
2009-06-02
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U.S. News & World Report
State Money Woes May Affect Where You Retire
The recession is causing long-term problems for the states, including budget deficits, service cuts, and public-worker pension shortfalls—none of which will disappear quickly. They will, however, raise pressure for tax increases. A third of states have already raised taxes this year, and more will be forced to do so. Significant cost and service gaps among the states will make retirement relocation decisions increasingly important. Here are some key variables that may affect where you want to live:
2009-05-29
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Forbes
Best Places To Grow Old
Why aren't these sunny spots looking as sweet these days? It's a combination of the costs and the particular lifestyle retirees seek. ... These 10 counties offer retirees comfort and opportunity, but also financial peace of mind.
2009-05-18
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San Antonio (TX) Express-News
Boomer Trends
Baby boomers have long driven trends. And even though their nest eggs are showing a few cracks in this economy, they continue to make up a powerful segment of the housing market. ... Now it's single-story homes, low-maintenance living and avoidance of a traditional retirement.
2009-05-17
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U.S. News & World Report
Six Pillars of Solid Retirement Communities
Today, Erickson Retirement Communities has grown into one of largest Continuing Care and Retirement Community (CCRC) operators, and is widely considered at the top of the industry in quality and consumer appeal. Erickson's facilities are big but broken down into multiple clubhouses, low-rise apartment buildings and interconnected facilities that permit residents to walk the entire complex without going outside. As with other CCRCs, residents have a continuum of living and care options depending on their physical conditions and medical needs.
2009-05-14
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National Association of Home Builders
Affluent Baby Boomers the ‘Sweet Spot’ in 50+ Housing Market
With today’s steep recession undermining many previous assumptions about the active adult housing market, John McKeown, president of Conemarra Partners in New York, N.Y., told attendees at NAHB’s Building for Boomers and Beyond 50+ Housing Symposium in Philadelphia on April 27-29 that there is a fast-emerging “sweet spot” in the market for those who focus on the most affluent members of the baby boom generation.
2009-05-11
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Chicago (IL) Sun-Times
Can 'active adults' shake a leg and save the market?
Last year, most analysts were expecting a bummer of a housing market, with the exception of the boomer market.
2009-05-10
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Bakersfield (CA)
Adult communities don't stick to shuffleboard
Active adult communities are residential developments designed for seniors, typically age 55 or older. ... New and existing home sales in local retirement communities have slowed since the housing bubble burst, but the homes generally retain their value better than their counterparts in mainstream neighborhoods, ...
2009-05-09
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Tampa (FL) Bay Business Journal
Study: Long-term care costs on the rise
The high cost of long-term care and the economic downturn are creating significant financial planning challenges for Florida’s elderly population, according to a newly released study by Genworth Financial.
2009-05-01
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MarketWatch
When older Americans move, family is big reason why
One of the most common reasons people ages 55 and older decide to move is to be closer to family and friends, according to an analysis released this week by the National Association of Home Builders and the MetLife Mature Market Institute.
2009-05-01
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Cheyenne (WY) KGWN
Wyoming's Elite Retirement Facilities
A national agency is ranking Wyoming retirement facilities among the best for long term care.
2009-04-30
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Great Places for Foodies to Retire
Retirement doesn't have to mean cutting back on simple pleasures like eating out. Sure, early-bird specials and senior discounts are an easy way to stretch your budget. But you don't have to give up nights out on the town and glasses of fine wine if you're willing to venture beyond well-known foodie paradises like New York City and Los Angeles. Look beyond these expensive cities, and you'll find plenty of culinary havens that will tickle your palate without cracking your nest egg.
2009-04-30
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Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Report: 50 pct drop in homes built for seniors
Home construction for Americans 55 and older is expected to drop by nearly half in 2009 compared with the previous year, a sign that the market for home building geared to senior citizens is contracting despite the wave of baby boomers approaching retirement.
2009-04-28
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National Association of Home Builders
Most Baby Boombers Prefer to Age in Place, But Growing Numbers Head to Age-Restricted Communities
“The Baby Boomers’ influence on housing choices has been profound, and will have a huge impact on trends in housing for the mature market as that age group continues to move toward retirement,” said Sandra Timmerman, director of the MetLife Mature Market Institute. “Some findings, such as the tendency for buyers in 55+ communities to continue to work in greater numbers and for longer periods of time, show us that this group is redefining the traditional notion of retirement to suit their lifestyle choices.”
2009-04-28
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West Chester (PA) Daily Local News
What to look for in a continuing care retirement community
When exploring senior housing arrangements, one attractive alternative for many today is a CCRC, or continuing care retirement community.
2009-04-20
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CBS News
America's Coolest Small Towns, Circa 2009
In a country where bigger is usually considered better, more than 100,000 small town residents have voted to have theirs crowned the "Coolest Small Town in America." ... Budget Travel Magazine's Readers Picked Them, And Results Were Announced On The Early Show.
2009-04-15
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Builder Pulte Homes to buy Centex
The combination would pair Pulte's strength in creating housing for affluent retirees with Centex's niche serving young first-time buyers. ... A Pulte-Centex deal makes particular sense because the company can appeal to two strong but very different markets, said Stuart Gabriel, director of the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate. Aging baby boomers heading into retirement may move into an amenity-rich Del Webb community developed by Pulte, whereas young first-time buyers on a tight budget might spring for the kind of bargain-priced home Centex specialized in building.
2009-04-09
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U.S. News & World Report
8 Tips for an Affordable Retirement Abroad
Most Americans don’t have a big enough nest egg to permanently become expatriates in Paris or kick back with a daily glass of Chianti in Tuscany. But surprisingly, your current 401(k) balance could be more than enough to retire in a lost-cost country with a favorable exchange rate.
2009-04-06
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Bend (OR) Weekly News
Open House: Builders striving to keep up with growing senior market
Homes for seniors are undergoing design changes. Builders and architects are focusing on new and innovative concepts, making senior-oriented homes more comfortable and convenient for aging residents. Consumer demand is driving the changes, and those senior consumers have growing clout in the real estate marketplace.
2009-04-06
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U.S. News & World Report
The Recession Hits Retirement Communities
Many older Americans are finding that the economic meltdown has put a big crimp in their plans to move into retirement communities. Aside from cracked nest eggs, falling home prices and weak home-buying demand have also forced many seniors to stay put rather than make the transition.
2009-04-01
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U.S. News & World Report
6 Tips for Finding an Affordable Place to Retire
There are few quick remedies for a fractured nest egg. But one way to give your retirement security a boost is to find a retirement locale that is more affordable than where you live now. Consider these factors when selecting a low-cost place to retire.
2009-03-26
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MarketWatch
High demand for assisted living limits discounts, but incentives exist
The sagging economy has forced the owners of some of the country's more lavish retirement communities to slash fees and offer other incentives to fill empty units, but seniors in need of assisted-living care aren't catching the same big breaks because demand for those facilities remains high. Still, those in need of assisted-living care will find some discounts and loan programs available to help with some of the costs.
2009-03-25
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Washington (DC) Times
Active-adult living: Appealing ways at Taneytown's Carroll Vista
Active-adult communities, restricted to households with members age 55 and older, offer a lifestyle far different from the retirement homes of the past. Instead of one or two activities for residents to enjoy between naps, today's active-adult communities offer an array of recreational and social activities that could exhaust teenagers.
2009-03-20
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Washington (DC) Times
Special feature: Stay busy, fit in wide range of housing styles
Unlike the retirees of earlier decades, most of these active adults work full- or part time. They also want to stay socially active and physically fit. Active-adult communities vary in terms of amenities, home styles and price range, yet most offer recreational amenities and social activities for residents. The homes, which include condominiums, villas, town homes and single-family homes, either have a first-floor master suite or a single-level main floor plan so residents do not have to climb stairs.
2009-03-19
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USA Today
Americans are moving on up to smaller, smarter homes
New homes, after doubling in size since 1960, are shrinking. Last year, for the first time in at least 10 years, the average square footage of single-family homes under construction fell dramatically, from 2,629 in the second quarter to 2,343 in the fourth quarter, Census data show.
2009-03-17
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U.S. News & World Report
More Seniors Opting for Nontraditional Retirement Communities
Today, retirement has evolved into a complex balance of leisure, work, volunteerism, family, and travel. People still prefer to stay in their own homes as long as they're able. But those homes are likely to be anywhere these days. And the idea of remaining in comfortable homes, in familiar communities, and near family and friends has, over time, acquired the formal name of Aging in Place. As the number of people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s continue to grow at much faster rates than the overall population, you can expect Aging in Place to become a much bigger deal.
2009-02-27
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U.S. News & World Report
Top 10 Places for Swinging Single Seniors to Retire
It's not too late to fall in love again during your retirement years. In fact, now that the child-rearing years are largely behind you, it's the perfect time to find someone you truly enjoy spending time with. ... If you're looking for a new relationship or at least a crush in retirement, you're in good company. Approximately 46 percent of Americans age 65 and older are currently single, including people who are widowed, divorced, separated, and never married, according to the Census Bureau. To help you connect with other single seniors, U.S. News consulted Brookings Institution demographer William Frey, who determined the U.S. cities with the most single people over age 65.
2009-02-20
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CNN - Money
Home sweet retirement home
If you also dream of retiring to an idyllic waterfront locale, a country plot or an active-adult community, you may similarly find that now is the right time to buy - or at least to start looking in earnest. Prices in once frothy retirement havens like Las Vegas, Naples, Fla. and Phoenix have tumbled more than 30% since peaking in 2006.
2009-02-11
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Kiplinger
Adult Communities Beg for Buyers
The moribund housing market, collapsed stock prices and a reeling economy have produced yet more fallout: stranded seniors unable to move into the retirement home of their dreams -- and lots of others who wish they hadn't. ... On the flip side, now is a good time to be in the market for adult housing. You may get help selling your home or swinging the new one. You (or your parents or grandparents) may wind up with a great deal.
2009-02-10
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Best Cities for Job-Seeking Retirees
As retirement accounts continue to hemorrhage money, many baby boomers are coming to the realization that they'll need to continue working into their traditional retirement years. In fact, a whopping 70 percent of Americans ages 45 to 74 plan to work in retirement—both for enjoyment and because they need the income, according to a recent AARP survey.
2009-01-22
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Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
Boomers find it's time for a change of plans
Even before stocks and real estate began their tumble ... boomers were thinking differently than their parents or grandparents, who thought in terms of quitting work and starting retirement as an instantaneous event. In general, boomers have preferred the concept of being in a multidimensional environment where you might be able to work more than in a hobby job or in a Wal-Mart...
2009-01-11
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Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
Active adult communities, where the living is made easy
Village at Deaton Creek, a Pulte Homes/Del Webb community, has more than 80 clubs and groups that meet regularly for everything from bridge games to French lessons to tai chi. Like other large active-adult communities, Village at Deaton Creek has a full-time activities director who helps the residents plan parties and organize excursions.
2009-01-10
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Salt Lake City (UT) Deseret News
Continuing-care communities let residents age in stages
There's no one type of CCRC or one-size-fits-all operating plan or fee structure, just as there's no one type of growing old. The campuses and the contracts are different from place to place, but they do have certain crucial points in common, according to Susanne Matthiesen, manager director of CARF-CCAC, which accredits the programs. These include providing a continuum of services —
2008-12-22
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Retirement communities providing consultants to help seniors move
As the housing slump deepens, a growing number of senior-living communities are pitching in to help prospective residents spruce up and sell their houses so that they can proceed with their retirement plans. Some communities are also offering flexible financing programs for people who want to move before they sell their homes.
2008-12-14
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Hartford (CT) Courant
Calling Intellectually Active Adults
An increasing number of baby boomers are heading back to college — this time to live in 55-and-older
2008-11-30
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Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
Debt woes hit senior-living companies
The credit crisis is battering the two largest publicly traded operators of housing for the elderly. One of them, Sunrise Senior Living, is trying to stave off bankruptcy. The other, Brookdale Senior Living, is considered likely to resolve its short-term problems, but it faces a mountain of debt in the next few years.
2008-11-27
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Great Low-Tax Places to Retire
Full-time work is often taxing. Retirement shouldn't be. Picking a retirement location with low taxes gives you more cash to spend exploring the surrounding scenic beauty, taking in the local nightlife, or hoarding your hard-earned dough for future expenses.
2008-11-25
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Indianapolis (IN) Star
Comfortable living for golden years
As baby boomers age, they are refusing to settle for the traditional nursing home model, with its regimented schedules and hospital-like rooms. Instead, they're flocking to continuing- care retirement communities, which offer high-end amenities and various living options, including assisted-living and independent-living apartments and homes.
2008-11-17
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Mexico's growing assisted-living market targets U.S. retirees
With 75 million baby boomers heading toward retirement and the cost of private nursing care in the U.S. outstripping hammered retirement funds, Mexican developers say they have an irresistible product in the works: active senior and assisted-living facilities, in a warm climate full of friendly people, for as little as $1,100 a month.
2008-11-16
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Chicago (IL) Tribune
Changing rules require retirement adjustments
Whether you're saving for retirement or already living in it, you will need to be aware of the annual adjustments to tax brackets, retirement-plan rules, Social Security thresholds, pension limits and health-care savings plans.
2008-11-16
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Seattle (WA) Times
Hard times make retirement decisions tougher
The stresses of the stock market are trickling down to those transitioning toward retirement and those who have retired recently. In addition to visiting the grandkids, more and more are making appointments with professional financial planners, who advise that the first rule of surviving an economic meltdown is to not make major investment decisions during anxious times, as they can prove injurious in the future.
2008-11-01
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New York (NY) Daily News
Local active adult communities offer diverse choices and home prices
These places aren't filled with people in walkers and nurse's aids pushing wheelchairs, either. With themes, activities and comfortable homes in gated communities, here are five choices in the New York area where you can live life like it's summer camp and enjoy the benefits of having most of your working life behind you.
2008-10-23
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Forbes
Cities Where Your Nest Egg Goes Farthest
A significant number of Americans will soon retire, but the economic downturn may be causing some to rethink how they'll spend their golden years. Topping the list of second-act must haves? A place with affordable housing, low cost of living and decent job prospects. ...
2008-10-20
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Reuters
PersonalFinance: Shore up your retirement plans
You don't need a calculator to tell you the simultaneous crumbling of the stock, bond and real estate markets has dealt a blow to your retirement plans. ... But, don't despair. Take action. Here's how to rebuild your own future while the Feds bail out the big boys. You may even find some opportunities to build a better retirement in the current turmoil.
2008-10-15
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Great Places to Retire for Democrats and Republicans
If you find yourself wanting to steal that McCain-Palin or Obama-Biden sign on your neighbor's lawn, you might want to factor that feeling in when you think about where you want to retire. More and more people are. Fact is, most retirees say they would like to live in a place where they fit in with the culture, and lifestyle choices increasingly tend to vary according to political party lines.
2008-10-08
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Toledo (OH) Blade
Seniors grow into their places
Moving to retirement housing can mean downsizing, sharing your living areas, and forfeiting your outdoor space. But many retirement communities in the Toledo area encourage gardening, which yields a bounty of benefits for mind, body, and soul. Not only is it a valuable connection to nature and nurture, it provides exercise, an outlet for stress, and opportunities for socializing.
2008-09-28
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Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
Will Florida attract the boomers?
Each and every day from now until 2023, roughly 10,000 Americans will blow out the candles on their 60th birthday cake. That means four million people a year face impending decisions on whether to stay where they have been earning their livelihood, or to indulge their dreams by moving to their idea of retirement heaven. ... As far as retirement destinations go, Florida is still the 800-pound gorilla. But even experts bullish on the Sunshine State's prospects think its share of older movers will decline by about 20 percent during the next two decades as other states take a bigger and bigger piece of the retirement pie.
2008-09-28
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U.S. News & World Report
America's Best Healthy Places to Retire
Of course, to make the most of this next stage of life, you have to be healthy. And whether you practice yoga to heighten your mental acuteness and flexibility, soak up the panoramic views at the highest peak of a hiking trail, or get a rush when a gust of wind hits the sails, where you spend your later years can make all the difference.
2008-09-18
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U.S. News & World Report
Best Places to Retire 2008: Healthiest Places Edition
Golf, boating, and nature are just a few of the things readers told us they are enjoying in retirement. For our second annual list of great places to retire, we asked readers to tell us about their healthy retirement haven. Here are 10 additional retirement gems worth a look.
2008-09-15
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Washington (DC) Post
Restrictions On Age, Not On Options
Forty percent of U.S. households will be headed by people 55 and older by 2012, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Because of that, the number of communities targeting that market is increasing. But is such a move right for you?
2008-09-13
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Denver (CO) Post
Boomer retirees seek life of luxury
As baby boomers age, they're demanding better options for where and how they live. In response, senior-living companies are raising the bar on the level of accommodations and activities available for seniors who can afford it. Their goal is to capture the market from the time seniors are active and ready to chuck home maintenance through their need for assistance and consistent medical care. The goal for residents and their families is to have a high-end, low-maintenance lifestyle, with assistance available when they need it, without having to relocate from all that is familiar.
2008-08-30
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Forbes
America's Most Affordable Places to Retire
A significant number of Americans will soon retire, but many won't be looking so much for a place to settle down as to live it up. To find the best areas in the U.S. for a sustainable and exciting second act, we ranked the 40 largest Census-defined metropolitan statistical areas and looked at cost of living factors like housing affordability and inflationary pressures.
2008-08-27
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Senior-living residences go green for the golden years
Senior-living companies are turning to environmentally minded architects, designers and contractors to build retirement communities that will consume less energy, conserve water, improve indoor air quality, preserve the natural habitat and rely on recycled materials.
2008-08-05
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Denver (CO) Post
Busting boomer housing myths
In less than three years, half of all homebuyers will be at least 50 years old, according to demographic experts. But few developers and builders know what appeals to this growing group of middle- and retired-age renters and buyers, according to real estate author and consultant Margaret Wylde.
2008-08-02
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Forbes
Mobile homes are a low-cost retirement option
They were once called trailer parks, then mobile home parks. Today, residents who live in them generally prefer the term
2008-08-01
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Denver (CO) KMGH
Downsizing Into Retirement Can Be Easy
Local Couple Shares Ups, Downs Of Moving Into Senior Living Community - Bill and Maggie Giesenhagen are taking control of their future. They are voluntarily downsizing into their retirement years. This is a trend communities like Classic Residence by Hyatt are seeing more often.
2008-07-31
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Best Outdoorsy Places to Retire
Retirees who love the outdoors get more than just enjoyment out of hiking, bird-watching, and kayaking. They also get exercise that improves their quality of life.
2008-07-31
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Fort Worth (TX) Business Press
Texas tops retirement spots
After years of Florida, Arizona and New Mexico leading the states as top retirement destinations, a new day is dawning – and Texas is on the rise. The Lone Star State ranks as the No. 2 hot spot for retirees to relocate according to the most recent figures from the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, which studied 2005 U.S. Census Bureau data.
2008-07-28
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MSNBC - Health
Top 5 healthiest hometowns for retirement
The place you choose to live during retirement could have a big impact on your health and longevity. AARP The Magazine lists five great cities that could make all the difference during the golden years: We all want to live long and be healthy. As it turns out, where you choose to live in the second half of your life can make all the difference. So, exactly what makes a city healthy?
2008-07-23
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Manchester (NH) Union Leader
Report: Retirement assets insufficient
Most middle-class families in New Hampshire will outlive the money they've saved for retirement unless they reduce their standards of living, an insurance group has warned. ... Those with a traditional pension, however, will fare far better than those without such a defined benefits plan, the report said, and real estate assets were not factored in.
2008-07-20
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Phoenix (AZ) Arizona Republic
Luxury retirement communities boom
Scottsdale's real estate industry has slowed to a crawl but three developers are still pursuing a segment of buyers with money and at least a few more years to enjoy it. ... Arizona is among seven states with the most robust construction activity for senior housing. That includes Washington, California, Colorado, Texas, Illinois and Ohio.
2008-07-16
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Sacramento (CA) Senior-Spectrum
Retirement Locations Depend On Lifestyle
While comprehensive lists and databases can help seniors in their search for the best places to retire, simply relying on a list can lead to dissatisfaction and unnecessary expenses. Simply put, the only thing that matters is your lifestyle.
2008-07-15
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Lancaster (PA) Intelligencer Journal
Growing old with the neighbors
Communities geared to people age 55 and older have been coming of age in Lancaster County. ... And as more baby boomers turn 55, the market will only increase. Known as active-adult communities, 55-and-older developments are attractive, too, because they usually offer recreational options such as walking trails, clubhouses with fitness centers and swimming pools. Plus, many residents like being around people the same age who share similar interests and experiences.
2008-07-13
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Lancaster (PA) Intelligencer Journal
National builders council has profiled 55+ market
The
2008-07-13
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Austin (TX) American-Statesman
Texas rising as retirement hot spot
In nearly every retirement study during the past decade, boomers have said they want to be active in retirement; to be close to good medical care; to be close to families; and to be near cities with cultural amenities. The only problem, of course, is being able to afford such things. That's where Texas comes in. It's cheaper here.
2008-07-13
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Nashville (TN) BusinessTN
Destinations of Choice - Tennessee offers retirees a diverse range of options
People looking at Tennessee as a place to live after retirement list reasons ranging from affordable housing to a four-season climate not found in traditional retirement havens such as Florida. The state's tax structure doesn't hurt, either.
2008-07-03
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BusinessWeek
Choosing Where to Grow Old
Housing options will expand even more as the population ages. But whatever new alternatives arise, decades of experience show that the primary considerations in deciding where to live in retirement are family and friends, neighborhood and community. Some things don't change with age.
2008-07-03
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Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
Retirees moving to Georgia from Florida
Hurricanes prompted some of them to move to Atlanta. Others were drawn by family ties. But high among the reasons why metro Atlanta's older adult population grew by more than 30 percent between 2000 and 2005 was an influx of people demographers sometimes term halfbacks. These are retirees who left colder northern climates bound for the good life in Florida, but ended up bouncing back to the mid-Atlantic states instead.
2008-07-01
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Great Retirement Spots for Golf Nuts
For genuine golf junkies, there's nothing like retirement. With your schedule cleared of the 9-to-5 grind, you're finally free to pass the days as you always wished: taking extra swings at the driving range, lining up that perfect putt on the 18th hole, and enjoying the fresh-cut grass and sunshine. But for retirees, golf offers much more than just fun. In addition to the exercise, the game provides seniors with a wonderful social outlet, says 18-year LPGA Tour veteran Penny Pulz.
2008-06-26
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Vail (CO) Trail
The age of change: Retirees find the Vail Valley is the perfect place to switch gears
For many middle-aged arrivals, moving here signals a significant change in lifestyle — a second act, so to speak, in the production of their lives. Some leave behind hectic careers, long hours and big city living to find new purpose volunteering in their adopted community; others continue to work, either by telecommuting or, like Mintz, by finding a different career path here. Either way, Boomers who choose to uproot themselves and make the valley their new home are bucking the trend of their peers. So who are these 50-plus residents who have ventured into a drastically different phase of their lives? And why have they chosen the valley as a place to do so?
2008-06-25
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St. Petersburg (FL) Times
Don't expect boomers to follow their parents' example of retirement
Retirement isn't the start of old age.
2008-06-24
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New York Times (NY)
Room to Roam in Canoes and Snowmobiles
The Ely region is also a magnet for second-home owners. ... Mostly people from the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Chicago areas who are on the verge of retirement and value the potential for outdoor activities.
2008-06-20
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Wall Street Journal
Choosing Where to Live
Health-care costs aren't at the top of the list when baby boomers consider where to live in retirement. But maybe that should change. Charges for medical insurance and for health care differ tremendously in different locales, says Steve Zaleznick, president of Longevity Alliance, a Washington, D.C., company that provides quotes for retirement-related financial services.
2008-06-15
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Los Angeles (CA) Times
Paying in gold for the golden years
Although there is some variation, this is how a continuing care retirement community works: New residents pay an entrance fee -- all cash, not a penny financed -- and then pay monthly fees for a certain number of meals and activities in independent-living units. ... When they are no longer able to perform the basic tasks of daily life, like bathing, dressing and taking medication, they receive extra help in their own apartments or get a priority spot in an assisted-living wing in the same complex.
2008-06-12
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Danbury (CT) News-Times
55-plus and fabulous!
During the last five years, the greater Danbury and Naugatuck Valley area has been a magnet for age 55-plus housing. ... The growing number of active adult communities in greater Danbury has motivated some of the local 55-plus population to make the move to a new life. Furthermore, it has also established the area as an appealing relocation destination for active adults in lower Fairfield County, Westchester and New York City.
2008-06-09
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Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
Seniors tackle the next phase
The visible signs that it's an active adult community are there. There aren't any tricycles or skateboards in driveways. The clubhouse buzzes with card games and potlucks. But beyond what you see, there are other factors that folks 55 and up should consider in the search for a home to embrace the next phase of life.
2008-06-08
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Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution
A Big Bet on Luxury
Dahlonega's growing cachet for retirees and baby boomers is attracting more than just new homeowners. ... Last year, U.S. News and World Report named Dahlonega one of the 10 best towns in America in which to retire.
2008-06-07
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U.S. News & World Report
The 10 Brainiest Places to Retire
Just because you hit your 60s, it doesn't mean your brain starts to power down. Just the opposite. Your noodle needs more stimulation than ever, and, finally, you have the time to supply the required intellectual input. And picking a place to retire can be key to that process. For retirees who have no desire to stop learning—and that's, like, pretty much everyone—there are plenty of American communities that boast thriving intellectual centers where cultural activities keep residents (and their brains) as busy and interested as they want to be.
2008-05-20
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Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer
Empty nests can be feathered - Retirement living increasingly luxurious
Across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, retirement living is changing as more than 400,000 people enter their 60s over the next decade. Think retirement communities exclusively for the 55-plus crowd. City condos with downtown views and quick access to entertainment. Patio homes with maintenance-free yards and walking trails out back.
2008-05-18
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U.S. News & World Report
10 Greenest Places to Retire
U.S. News came up with a list of green retirement destinations drawn from our list of more than 1,000 Best Places to Retire. A search tool allows you to build your own list of retirement spots based on your personal preferences, including region, climate, healthcare, recreational and cultural activities, and other factors
2008-05-16
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Baltimore (MD) Sun
New retirees more likely to relocate
Baby boomers are much more likely to move when they retire than their parents were. At this week's annual meeting of the National Association of Real Estate Editors in Dallas, Warren said that typically just 10 percent of retirees relocate. He expects 20 percent of boomers to relocate, or approximately 18.2 million individuals.
2008-05-16
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San Antonio (TX) MySanAntonio.com
Ranch & Retreat: The trend makers
Boomers are just starting to hit retirement age, and they are looking for scenic and diverse places to settle in their golden years. They are amenities-driven, experts say, and the Hill Country is ideal because it offers both recreational and cultural amenities. The appeal of Texas for people coming from places such as California, Florida and New York, Eichler said, “is the moderate price of homes in our area compared to their areas. Also our weather is good and the scenery in the Hill Country is beautiful.”
2008-05-16
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Bloomberg
Retirement Bliss Can Be Dear in Developing World
With 401(k) balances swooning and home equity squeezed by the U.S. housing crisis, millions are wondering if they will be able to retire comfortably. What about relocating to a developing country? Wouldn't your money go further? ... You may find some incredible bargains wherever you sojourn. Just keep in mind that there's much more to relocation than the weather. An affordable retirement haven may be closer to home than you think.
2008-05-13
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Huntsville (AL) Times
Boomers flock to area to retire
It may come as no surprise that baby boomers have found the Huntsville area an attractive place to live, but it appears they're also finding it a good place to retire.
2008-05-11
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Florence (SC) Morning News
Avoid the Retirement Trap
Most Americans spend more time planning for vacations and holidays than planning for their retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Today, many retirees don't really retire. They keep on working into their 70s and beyond, just to make ends meet. For some, their pension plans didn't pan out the way they planned, paying only 30 to 40 percent of what they expected. It forces them to
2008-05-08
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Norfolk (VA) Pilot Online
Want 'green' in the golden years? Head for the Beach
With its parks and expanding network of trails, the Beach is becoming used to "green" designations. The latest came from U.S. News & World Report, which named Virginia Beach one of its 10 Greenest Places to Retire alongside such locations as San Diego; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Raleigh, N.C.
2008-05-08
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Boomer retirees are loving what Texas Hill Country affords them
Baby boomers' growing desire to retire to small towns is turning the Texas Hill Country into one of the nation's hot spots for the silver-haired set. The natural beauty and relative affordability of the area west of Austin and San Antonio have put towns such as Fredericksburg, Kerrville and Marble Falls on national lists of popular retirement places.
2008-05-06
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MSNBC - Book Review
Where will you retire?
I believe it's out there. Somewhere in this world, there's a place where you're meant to be. ... The quest to find the perfect place takes on even more importance as you reach a certain stage in life. For some of us that stage is age fifty; for others it's forty; and today for many of us it's even younger. But I've found that the exact number makes no difference, because it's defined by your mind-set more than by a figure. It's the age when we each start to think, seriously think, about something more than today or tomorrow or even next year. It's the age when we start to think about the rest of our lives.
2008-05-03
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Austin (TX) Business Journal
Austin tops 10 "greenest" retirement destinations
If you think living in Austin feels like a permanent vacation, you're not alone. According to a recent U.S. News and World Report study, the nation's retirees agree: Austin topped a list of the 10 "greenest" retirement destinations.
2008-05-02
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U.S. News & World Report
5 Mistakes That Will Sink Your Retirement
Planning for retirement is discouraging these days. Even people with stable jobs face swelling gas prices, utility bills, health insurance premiums, and other expenses that make extra cash for retirement elusive. With distractions like a turbulent stock market and a shaky economy, it's easy to take your eye off the ball and forget your ultimate financial goals. Here is a look at five retirement planning mistakes you absolutely need to avoid.
2008-04-29
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Shreveport (LA) Times
Bossier City aims for retirement hot spot status
Watch out Florida, Arizona and Nevada. Louisiana — specifically Bossier City — is out to become one of the country's well-known retirement communities.
2008-04-29
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Palm Springs (CA) Desert Sun
La Quinta among top places to retire
For music and art lovers, La Quinta is one of the top eight places in the nation to retire, according to Where to Retire magazine.
2008-04-29
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Wall Street Journal
How to Hedge Currency Risk If You Retire Abroad
Living in Europe -- an idea romanticized by the best-sellers-turned-movies "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "A Year in Provence" -- is getting ever more expensive. ... But if you're still itching to live the expatriate life in retirement, it's smart to think about ways to hedge your risk that the U.S. dollar could continue its lackluster performance. You can do so -- for a fee -- with help from a currency broker.
2008-04-19
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Everett (WA) Daily Herald
Options in Mexico cater to a diverse demographic
The baby boomer generation continues to drive the search for second homes, not just in the United States but in Mexico and throughout Latin America as well. Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, number approximately 77.8 million people in the United States alone. Many of them are returning to Mexico, rediscovering their spring break haunts, and charting a way to buy and vacation now and retire later in the sun. Every year, they are being joined by more and more Canadians, Europeans and Asians -- many of whom place a premium on their return on enjoyment.
2008-04-13
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Fort Worth (TX) Business Press
Pulling up your stakes in your retirement years
Have you ever dreamt of living somewhere else? Retirement may bring many possibilities for a new place to call home. If you’re intrigued by the notion of living somewhere new, there are myriad possibilities. Every year new lists of retirement hot spots are released across the country to pitch their charms and woo potential senior citizens. Before you jump on the wagon, take a personal inventory of the circumstances you believe will best satisfy your wanderlust.
2008-04-07
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Naperville (IL) Sun
Retirees putting focus on families
Years ago, Midwesterners headed for the various sun-belts in search of golf, water and freedom from shoveling snow. But a renewed trend in today's housing market seems to suggest that more of those downsizing are moving to be near their families.
2008-04-06
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TradingMarkets.com
Cape Pays A Price: As Population Ages, Young Are Squeezed Out
Dawn Warburton finally has her piece of Cape Cod: a three-bedroom ranch on a gravel road and a neighborhood for her son like the one she grew up in. Now, the challenge is to hang onto it.
2008-03-23
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Honolulu (HI) Star-Bulletin
Crisis coming in elder care, AARP warns
The number of people age 65 and older in Hawaii is expected to grow by 86 percent between now and 2030.
2008-03-14
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Dallas (TX) Morning News
Consider state and local taxes when deciding where to retire
Most people don't think about state and local taxes when they decide where to retire, but they probably should.
2008-03-10
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Smart Money Magazine
7 Places to Retire During an Economic Downturn
Following the flock of other retirees to warmer climes may seem like the best way to spend one's golden years. But it may not be the smartest — especially during economic downturns.
2008-03-02
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Kiplinger
A Summer Home May Not Be Ideal in Winter
Ah, your summer home. The sun setting behind the lake as you nurse a glass of wine. Devouring novels and biographies while nestled in the Adirondack chair in the garden. Endless rounds of golf. Now past Labor Day, you may be thinking: Wouldn't it be nice to live there year round? ...
2007-12-12
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