Washington, D.C., the Nation's Capital, is a tremendous place for people who want to retire in an urban lifestyle. It is expensive, but there are many beautiful neighborhoods and always something to see or do. Particularly for people who have spent their careers here, the idea of retiring to Washington is very appealing....

Crystal Lake is an affluent suburb west of Chicago near the lake of the same name. Crystal Lake was so named because of its cyrstal clear waters. The population was 40,493 in 2014. The Crystal Lakes Park District operates several beautiful parks in the city.  The historic downtown district has been revitalized and showcases several examples of the collectible terra…...

Los Angeles is one of the premier cities of the world, a center of business, entertainment, culture, and education on Southern California's west coast.  The population is almost 4,000,000. There are many nearby towns, including some on the beach including Venice, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu....

As you watch the sunset over the Pacific while sitting on an empty black sand beach, you’ll ask yourself, where are the people? Don’t worry. Nicaraguan families flock to this beach town on Sundays. But the rest of the week, it’s all yours. A few foreigners have recognized this and have set up very small beachside hotels. However, hurricanes and…...