Moving On
Many people retire to Arizona, but last year I retired from there. My sisters, one brother and many dear friends are all in the Denver area, so it seemed a natural decision. First, of course, employment. I made a list of industries I might enjoy, then looked up every entity I could think of, made a list of online job resources and began submitting resumes and cover letters. (I also made a … [Read more...]
Worst States for Retirement
MoneyRates.com rated the best and worst states for retirement in 2011 based on four factors: climate, economics, crime and life expectancy. Based on readers input, these categories were weighted. Economics contributed to 47 percent of the score, climate determined 33 percent, followed by life expectancy at 12 percent and crime at 8 percent. Based on these criterions, the worst states for … [Read more...]
Best Places to Retire in USA: Rockies and Midwest
While many people leave the snowy winters of the Midwest, expert Warren Bland has discovered four gems that are worthy of further examination for best places to retire in USA. Bloomington, Indiana is the home of Indiana University, which gives it a big town feel in a small package. It has a stable economy with four distinct seasons. Situated in scenic hill country, Bloomington provides lots of … [Read more...]
Best Places to Retire in USA: West
The west continues to be a great draw for the best places to retire in USA. Expert Warren Bland shares profiles eight communities that are considered ideal places to retire in the west. Although more expensive, California offers advantages that many feel are worth the extra money. San Luis Obispo offers the small college town feel, but is close to the ocean and larger cities. Temperate year … [Read more...]
Best Places to Retire in USA: South
In recent years, the south, beyond Florida, has grown as the best places to retire in USA Expert Warren Bland shares profiles nine communities that are considered ideal places to retire. With five communities in North Carolina, there are locations to satisfy wide range of interests. Asheville, North Carolina nestles next to the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers four mild seasons with diverse … [Read more...]
Where to Retire: State College, Pennsylvania
Ed. Note: Where to Retire shares desired destinations for those wishing to relocate after retirement. Provided by author Warren R. Bland, these summaries offer a quick overview of the most desired retirement communities. By Warren Bland In 1855, a small, agriculturally oriented school called The Farmers’ High School was established. Little did local residents realize that this school … [Read more...]
Where to Retire: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Ed. Note: Where to Retire shares desired destinations for those wishing to relocate after retirement. Provided by author Warren R. Bland, these summaries offer a quick overview of the most desired retirement communities. By Warren Bland First settled by the Spanish in 1607, Santa Fe was designated capital of the province of New Mexico by Governor Don Pedro de Peralta only three years later. … [Read more...]
Where to Retire: San Luis Obispo, California
Ed. Note: Where to Retire shares desired destinations for those wishing to relocate after retirement. Provided by author Warren R. Bland, these summaries offer a quick overview of the most desired retirement communities. By Warren Bland Blessed by a year-round water supply, fertile soil and a mild, sunny climate, the beautiful valley of San Luis Obispo was an ideal site for Mission San Luis … [Read more...]
Where to Retire: San Antonio, Texas
Ed. Note: Where to Retire shares desired destinations for those wishing to relocate after retirement. Provided by author Warren R. Bland, these summaries offer a quick overview of the most desired retirement communities. By Warren Bland San Antonio retains much of its old Spanish–Mexican flavor with its five missions, including the Alamo, numerous parks and plazas, … [Read more...]
Where to Retire: Portland, Oregon
Ed. Note: Where to Retire shares desired destinations for those wishing to relocate after retirement. Provided by author Warren R. Bland, these summaries offer a quick overview of the most desired retirement communities. By Warren Bland Three decades of careful planning and the cooperative efforts of state and local government, businesses and citizens have revitalized … [Read more...]