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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…...

Top Retirement Towns

Niantic is a small town on the Long Island Sound coast of Connecticut. This former fishing village between Old Saybrook and New London has about 6,000 residents and is on one of the nicest stretches of CT. Boating and fishing are fantastic from here, and so is the New England charm. The nearby towns of Stonington, Lyme, and Mystic are…...
 
The old town of Summerville, South Carolina makes for an interesting retirement community. This charming community of 50,915 (2020 census),  has become a city and suburb of Charleston. It is near the coast and the attractions of that tourist destination. The fast growing region is also home to many planned developments designed for the many active adults 55+ who are…...
 
 
Kingsport is a town in northeastern Tennessee near the Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia borders.  it is home to the branch campuses of 3 universities or technical schools. Kingsport, population about 55,000 (2020),  is part of the tri-cities region of Tennessee/Virginia Mountain area. The city's downtown was recently featured in Ideal Living because of its streets filled with local art,…...
 
When baby boomers share notes about potential retirement towns, chances are that Asheville will be the place most frequently  mentioned. Asheville is a prosperous small city with a population 94,589 (2020 Census), (260,000 in Buncombe County) in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina. Because of its charming environment and mild weather it has long been a desirable retirement…...
 
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