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Many 55-plus seniors prefer retiring to tax-friendly states, seeking to avoid spending their fixed income on taxes. By minimizing this expenditure, they can maximize their enjoyment of the golden years. Though this goal may seem elusive, with a little research, you can uncover states with lower tax

3 Tax-Friendly States for Senior Retirement

June 16, 2023 Active Adult Living

Many 55-plus seniors prefer retiring to tax-friendly states, seeking to avoid spending their fixed income on taxes. By minimizing this expenditure, they can maximize their enjoyment of the golden years. Though this goal may seem elusive, with a little research, you can uncover states with lower tax burdens, offering you a more fulfilling retirement. When [...]

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Tips for Choosing the Perfect Retirement Destination

March 27, 2023 Active Adult Living

When it comes to deciding on the perfect retirement destination, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a highly personalized decision that requires careful consideration of all factors – from climate to living costs and cultural attractions. For first-timers, the prospect of relocating can feel daunting. However, with proper research, you can identify a location that [...]

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55+ Healthy Living – Walking That Extra Mile

June 24, 2021 Active Adult Living

Exercise is a major health booster and essential for seniors who wish to lead a healthy life. Yes, it’s true that exercise is good for you whether you are 8 or 80, but at 80 you will realize the benefits it brings to you while when we are young, we hardly realize the need for [...]

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Buying or Renting a Retirement Home?

March 1, 2021 Active Adult Living

As with everything in life, there are a few choices to make when we enter a certain age. Although I believe our choices become simpler, some of these decisions may give few initial considerations that sometimes cause great stress. One of these great stressors is the question of whether to buy a retirement home or [...]

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Life is Great, When It’s Surrounded by Friends!

April 30, 2020 Active Adult Living

Having friends makes life worth living. Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships in the world. A good friend gives us strength, support, advice, and help us keep smiling in times of trouble. Friends accept you for who you are and believe in you no matter what. You may have conflicting emotions about relocating [...]

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Focusing on Texas for Active Adult Communities

March 30, 2020 Active Adult Living

Many baby boomers are left wondering where to set up residence once their children move off to college.  With 50 States plus the District of Columbia to choose from, the choice can get very difficult.  How do you choose a place to plant your roots for an enjoyable and active life during your empty nester [...]

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Why Drinking Tea Is Good for Your Health When You are Past 50

September 18, 2019 Active Adult Living

Is drinking tea good for your health?  YES!  That’s the answer given by many researchers who have carried out studies on the subject.  The health benefits identified so far, show that seniors are to gain more than the others.  If you thought a cuppa is a cuppa, no matter what color it is, think again! [...]

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Why Do Many Baby Boomers Consider Maintenance-Free Living?

September 6, 2019 Active Adult Living

The American Dream is no longer home with a white picket fence, a yard, 2.5 kids and a golden retriever.  Things have changed dramatically in the last decade or so.  Now, more and more Americans are considering a home where there is no lawn to be mowed, fence to be painted and no walking the [...]

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Keeping Fit Beyond Middle Age

August 30, 2019 Active Adult Living

Life, as it approaches the 55+ mark, leads to giving up on various activities, including working full time.  While retirement is part and parcel to life, it is meant to give you more time for doing things you want to do but never had the free time for.  While you may be letting go of [...]

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Baby Boomers Know What They Want in a Home

July 24, 2019 Active Adult Living

Baby boomers at present do not want to “settle” for ANY retirement home.  55+-year-olds of today know what they are looking for in a retirement home and will not rest until they have it.  Today’s empty nesters represent the Baby boomer generation and they have exacting standards and their own idealistic views of life.  They [...]

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What will Seniors Choose – New Construction or Resale Homes?

July 3, 2019 Active Adult Living

Selecting the right home to retire to, can be an extremely challenging experience. You would have selected the preferred area, but now, will be at a loss about the community. There are many communities that offer you different home styles and other choices that selecting the right home can be pretty mind-boggling. If struggling with [...]

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3 Mid – Sized Active Adult Communities for Seniors

October 21, 2014 Active Adult Living

When you look for active adult communities, you will find a variety built to appeal to the masses. There are small, intimate 55+ communities, as well as, large senior living communities. You may be looking for active adult communities that are not too big or too small. If you are, here are three mid-sized active [...]

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