Retirement Communities
Preparing for retirement requires plenty of decisions, including how to spend your newfound free time, whether to live in a retirement community and how to make your finances last as long as possible. With the help of this Web guide, you can find a great place to retire in style and reward yourself for your years of hard work.
Expand All Guide SectionsTypes of Retirement Communities
Retirement communities are generally grouped by interest and activity level, while others are age ... read more »
Finding and Choosing a Place to Retire
Finding a place to retire that caters to your interests and future goals is a big decision, and not an easy one to make. Consider how you'd like to spend your days—whether it's hitting the golf course or nestling into a mountain community—and then turn to the Web for help finding the city or state that will best suit your needs.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you'll be retiring in a new state, official state Web sites can tell more about the resources, recreation and other important attractions available. Global Computing has a short list of facts and links to the official Web sites for all 50 states.
- See our findingDulcinea Moving Web Guide for online resources about finding moving service companies, moving supplies and packing tips. If you plan to buy a home in a new town rather than move into a retirement community, the findingDulcinea Home Buying Web Guide can guide you through the process of finding and purchasing a new home.
Dulcinea's Picks
For "best places to retire" lists …
U.S. News & World Report
has a search tool that ranks more than 1,000 potential retirement spots based on your personal preferences (health care availability, cultural activities, etc.) Ten of these locations made the editor's picks and were profiled more extensively.
Where to Retire Magazine
makes its focus clear with the name of its magazine. Try an issue of the magazine for free, and then decide if you'd like to subscribe. You can also request free brochures from the states, companies and organizations advertising in the current issue.
For community reviews …
TopRetirements.com
reviews cities and towns, and offers assistance with choosing a location that serves the needs of active adults. Subscribe to the free “TopRetirements eNewsletter” simply by submitting your email address. Check the "Tips and Picks" section for articles prepared by the site's editors that may help you select a town in which to retire.
For international retirement information …
Bankrate.com
urges you to consider the real financial implications of international retirement and offers a list of issues to keep in mind.
MSN Money
teaches you how to be successful at overseas retirement, and suggests locations to consider. Read the list of personal traits found in most people who retire outside the U.S. to help you decide whether overseas retirement is right for you.
Finding and Choosing a Retirement Community
Choosing a retirement community requires careful consideration of many factors, including your ... read more »
Paying for Retirement
Financial matters are a major component of any retirement lifestyle. Use the sites in this section ... read more »
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