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Your First Job in Retirement: It Has Nothing to Do With Money
Most people spend decades planning how to retire financially. Surprisingly few spend even an afternoon planning what they'll actually do once they get there. That's a mistake. Your first job in retirement isn't managing your investments—that's important, but not job #1. What's Your Most Important Job in Retirement? So just what is Job #1? The answer is a lot simpler…...
Top Retirement Towns
Kissimmee (pronounced Kiss-sim-ee) is a fast growing town south of Orlando in central Florida. The town grew 22% between 2010 and 2019. Its population of 79,000 is a relatively young one, with only 12% of the population 65 or over. This popular tourist area promises small-town charm as well as theme parks, outdoor adventures, challenging golf, and tranquil beach landscapes.…...
Eufaula is a small town of less than 3,000 people on Eufaula Lake, a large reservoir in east central Oklahoma. The area is a popular resort and desirable as a low-key, relaxing retirement spot. Lake Eufaula has approximately 143,000 acres of water and over 600 miles of shoreline. Retirees can enjoy year-round outdoor activities in scenic Oklahoma, while experiencing some…...
Fleming Island is a town of about 30,000 people that is 10-15 miles southwest of Jacksonville. The town is a suburb of Jacksonville as well as home to many retirees. Orange Park and Green Cove Springs are 2 very nice communities also nearby. Fleming Island was settled by George Fleming, an Irish immigrant who built a plantation nearby. Today, Fleming…...
Apalachicola is a small town of a few thousand people on the Gulf Coast of Florida, about an hour south of Tallahassee. This old and wealthy fishing town has a long history due to its location on the rich fishing and oystering areas of the Gulf Coast. Apalachicola has a very interesting downtown with many restored buildings reminiscent of the…...