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April 22, 2026- Maybe you weren't ready to retire, but had to. Or you did, and found out you needed more... challenge, money, whatever. In that case, the Census Bureau is here to help. The Bureau recently sent out emails advertising many job openings. From Government Information Specialist ($121k per year) to Motor Vehicle Operator, $29 per hour), to Field…...

Top Retirement Towns

The title of the most artistic little town in west Texas would probably be awarded to Marfa. Marfa was actually named after Marfa Strogoff, a character in Jules Verne's novel Michael Strogoff. This little town of about 2,000 near the Big Bend is home to a vast array of artistic treasures, thanks to the efforts of Donald Judd. This minimalist…...
 
Dade City is a small town with an old-Florida feel that attracts plenty of retirees - 40 percent of the population is age  45 or older. Weeping willows and moss-draped trees render it a classically Southern small town. There is a comfortable, homey feel in this sunny, friendly community. Photo of courthouse courtesy of Ebyabe and Wikipedia, Licensed under CC…...
 
 
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, long a favorite beach and golf resort, is now a popular retirement community with over 300,000 people in the Metro, including many active adults 55+. The "Grand Strand" has a community for every type of person. Myrtle Beach has become extremely attractive as a retirement community because of its low-costs, 120 golf courses, varied housing arrangements,…...
 
Merritt Island is a peaceful retirement community of about 36,000 residents (2020),  located on the so-called “Space Coast” off Florida’s east coast. Nature gets top billing in Merritt Island. Its centerpiece is the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is comprised of 22 square miles of wetlands and home to more than 300 species of birds. Merritt Island represents an…...
 
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