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My 2 Worst Retirement Mistakes
December 8, 2025 -- In my 19 years of writing these Topretirements Blogs there have been so many great questions and comments from our Members. So I have had plenty of time to think about the best ways to plan for retirement, and the worst ways. Tackling the negative side, here are my two worst retirement mistakes. In the grand…...
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Set in the western portion of Massachusetts, Northampton is an exciting college town (Smith College) in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. It is a sought after retirement community among its graduates and many literary types. Northampton boasts a very rich cultural environment. Several famous movies have been shot here including parts of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”, “Cider House…...
The City of Saint Augustine, Florida is the longest continuously occupied European settlement in the U.S. This popular retirement community was established in 1565 by the Spanish. It has been under 4 flags – Spanish, English, Confederate, and U.S. – and some of these (Spain and U.S.) more than once! Located on Florida’s northeast coast and southeast of Jacksonville, Saint…...
The small and peaceful town of Killingworth (7,000 people) is located just inland from Madison and Clinton in Connecticut. It is a bucolic town with many horse farms and weekend homes for people from New York City. Chatfield Hollow State Park is located here and offers hiking, fishing and picnicking, along with attractions of Indian caves and a covered bridge. A…...
