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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…...
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Richland, Washington, is a city in Benton County, located in the southeastern part of the state at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers. The town, with a population of about 61,000 (2020), is part of the Tri-Cities which include Pasco and Kennewick. With an exceptional climate, it's known for its wineries and its outdoor recreation. The rivers provide…...
Santa Rosa Beach is located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida’s famed Emerald Coast, and is just one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in south Walton County. Founded in 1910, and though not incorporated, it has a population of about 17,000 (2020), and shares a zip code with 10 other beach communities. Santa Rosa Beach, known for its…...
Oklahoma City was founded during the great land rush of 1889. It reached a population of 10,000 in just a few hours. Today its population is over 600,000 (and growing) with over a million in the Metro. Located almost exactly in the center of the state, it is the capital of Oklahoma. In the late 1900s downtown Oklahoma City became…...
Carrabelle is a small town in the Gulf Coast (often called the "Forgotten Coast") of the Florida panhandle. The population is about 1300. Active adults 55+ are moving to this area southwest of Tallahassee because of its mild climate, outstanding recreation opportunities, and slower pace than in much of Florida. This area is quite beautiful and unspoiled. Carrabelle has a…...
