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Affordability Be Darned: How to Live in Style on a Budget
November 11, 2025 -- The hottest political button right now seems to be affordability. Everything costs so much since Covid, and no COLA from Social Security is going to make up for it. A long time ago we wrote an article, "How to Be a Cheapskate and Retire in Style". It generated an amazing number of great tips and suggestions…...
Top Retirement Towns
Corpus Christi, Texas, has won several awards as a city and retirement community. It was selected as an all-American City in 2003 and routinely surfaces as an affordable place for active adults 55+ to live. Located near the southern tip of Texas, it has a warm climate and an extensive waterfront with popular beaches. Corpus Christi, with a population of…...
Columbia, Missouri is the home of the University of Missouri and rapidly becoming a popular retirement community. The population has grown to just over 126,000 people (2020). Columbia is nicknamed “College Town” or “The Athens of Missouri” because it has so many colleges in one town. Columbia was listed as one of the “Top 10 Value Towns” of 2007 for…...
When a city is chosen by Money Magazine as the best small city to live in in the U.S., it is going to be special. Fort Collins, Colorado (population 170,000) is a popular retirement community for obvious reasons – it features low crime rates, fantastic outdoor life, small town ambiance, and for those who want them - ample jobs in…...
Monroe Township is an area in central NJ's Middlesex County with several small towns including Clearbrook Park, Monroe, Yorketown, Englishtown, Helmetta, and Jamesburg. The NJ Turnpike runs through the western part of the township. Photo of Thompson Park courtesy of Wikipedia and Mlaurenti. The town has a respected Blue Ribbon school district, recreational opportunities for everyone, and a highly active…...