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May 20, 2026 -- Frequent visitors to this site might remember one of your Editor's top regrets in retirement - failing to put more money into Roth IRA's and 401(k) Roths. By putting more of my contributions into regular (non Roth) retirement accounts, I set myself up for having to take sizable Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), all taxable income, starting…...
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Dobbs Ferry is a small, quiet village in Westchester County, New York, located on the Hudson River and just west of New York City, with a diverse population of about 11,000. The pretty riverfront town offers beautiful views of the lower Hudson River Valley, with the cliffs of the Palisades as backdrop to the west. It was named after Jeremiah…...
Manahawkin is a fast growing town and popular retirement community on New Jersey’s southern coast. It is directly across Barnegat Bay from Long Beach Island, barrier island and summer resort on the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing, boating, and beaches are excellent. Although the town population is only about 2,500 (2020), Manahawkin is part of Stafford Township, which has more than 22,500…...
Millville, New Jersey, in Cumberland County, with a population of 28,400 (2010 census), was built around the Maurice River in the late 1700’s. The town was named for the many mills and factories that sprung up due to its location on the river, among the many surrounding forests. Another natural resource, silica sand, was abundant and led to the beginning of…...
If you are looking for a retirement community and you are also an outdoors person, Hood River, Oregon might be the ideal place for you. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Hood River is also one of the world's premiere wind surfing spots due to the high winds generated by the gorge and its 4,000-foot cliffs. The…...