I recently received a shock when I went to the dentist for my six-month checkup. Not because I had a mouthful of cavities or needed another root canal. (I floss!) The unpleasant surprise occurred when it came time to pay the bill. This was my first appointment since I retired and lost my employer-provided health […]
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Key Takeaways Milwaukee International Airport connects to 30+ nonstop destinations via nine major airlines, with downtown just 15 minutes away. Housing costs average $1,156 monthly—45% below the national average of $2,120—freeing up significant funds for travel. Milwaukee County features 35 hospitals, 1,400 health care establishments, and ranks #26 nationally for health care quality according to
Key Takeaways One of Oneida County’s most popular leisure activities is riding the Adirondack Railroad, with numerous other excursions tailored to personal interests. The county’s Office for Aging & Continuing Care provides several helpful services to seniors. The state of New York imposes a high tax rate, but the cost of living in Oneida County
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Key Takeaways Affordable lakefront homes can be found from Arkansas to New Hampshire that deliver waterfront access without coastal price tags. Tennessee and the Carolinas offer many affordable lakefront retirement areas and have low taxes. Many lake communities are within an hour of airports and major medical centers, offering a balance of tranquil living and
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Key Takeaways Sebring and surrounding Highlands County offer a lower cost of living than Florida’s larger cities and many other Sunbelt retirement destinations. Famous for its auto racing track, Sebring has numerous other attractions, including museums, art galleries, and a historic downtown. Outdoorsy types will enjoy its parks, lakes, and golf courses. Sebring’s county offers
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Key Takeaways A new study ranks Hawaii No. 1 and Florida No. 2 as states most prepared for an aging population. The study weighed nine indicators across population shifts, the finances of older adults in the state, and healthcare resources. States that are least prepared tend to have faster growth in the cost of health
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While retirement should be a time to relax and enjoy life, many retirees quickly discover that stress did not go the way of their paycheck. From minor inconveniences, such as sitting in traffic, to major economic strains like inflation, life is rarely perfect, even for the luckiest retirees. Life can be perfect for a little
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The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law in July, made headlines with promises of tax relief and economic growth. But for retirees, the reality is more complicated and, in many cases, more costly. While the law extends some favorable tax brackets and introduces deductions for older Americans, several provisions do little to support
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Just as cooler temperatures signal that school is back in session, sometimes after a summer of golf, a reset might be in order. Fall marks the perfect time to start thinking about your game for next season. Consider attending a golf school, where you can learn about your swing, improve your technique and perhaps find
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The retirement crisis is real. Over half of Americans believe it’s not realistic for the average person to expect to retire comfortably. That means choosing the right location to retire is more important than ever. To help determine the best places to retire, WalletHub recently compared the retirement-friendliness of 182 cities—including the 150 most populated
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