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Retirees Catching Some Big Tax Breaks in 2025
November 30, 2025 -- The federal tax bill that comes into effect for 2025 has some very big tax breaks that are probably coming your way. These, and particularly the even bigger tax cuts for the ultra rich, are helping to send the country into insolvency, but at least you will probably enjoy a lower tax bill this April 15.…...
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Grass Valley is a small town of about 12,000 near Nevada City, Auburn, and about 50 miles from Sacramento in California. The town was an important part of the original California Gold Rush. It is in the foothills of the Sierra. Photo of The Josiah Royce public library, (as Grass Valley was the the birthplace and early home of philosopher…...
Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, with a population of 143,148 (2020 Census). Located in the Phoenix-Metro area, the Sonoran-desert town is surrounded by mountain park lands. The area became popular with retirees when Sun City Grand opened a resort style community, and now has over 9,000 homes. There are several other 55+ communities located here. Surprise also…...
Chattanooga is a low-cost, interesting retirement city of about 182,000 (2020) people in southern Tennessee.This was the site of the famous critical civil war Battle of Chattanooga due to its strategic location on the Tennessee River. Called the "Scenic City", it is home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The city has had its ups and downs economically. Its…...
Little River is a small town north of less than 9,000 people near North Myrtle Beach, SC. Since it is part of that area for a full description of the area see Myrtle Beach and Conway....