Category: Singles and Retirement
March 23, 2016 -- Although the quest for a suitable partner or companion is an age old quest, there are some new twists - the tools for finding that person. A study from the Pew Research Center found that the share of 55- to 64-year-olds who use online dating has doubled in just the past few years, from 6% in 2013 to 12% in 2015). And interestingly enough, it is us baby boomers, along with the youngest adults, who are leading the charge into online dating on sites like Match.com. About 15% of the total U.S. population reports having used used online dating. The youngest adults are more likely to have used mobile apps for dating or meeting people. Some dating sites such as go binder, have achieved a certain level of notoriety, such as Tinder and Ashley Madison.
As we boomers age there is more need for a dating solution. Gray divorce is increasing, spouses unfortunately die, and many people never got married in the first place. Now as online dating becomes more acceptable and familiar, many are turning to it. About 41% of all American adults say
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Published on March 22, 2016
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Category: Singles and Retirement
April 28, 2015 -- Last month we asked our single Members to share their thoughts, experiences, and dreams about where they would like to retire. This article summarizes and categorizes what you told us in over 80 very thoughtful Comments (which included a lot of back and forth between commenters). But please don't stop here, read all the Comments in the original article. You will also find many interesting links for singles looking for solutions to where and how to live in retirement at the end of this article.
Conclusions/Observations
There is a diversity of opinions expressed by our members about various aspects of retirement for singles, yet remarkable agreement on a number of other issues. Here are some
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Published on April 28, 2015
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Category: Singles and Retirement
March 16, 2015 -- Charlene and many other women members of Topretirements have asked us if we have any plans to post a question like: "Where did you retire as a single and why?" It seems like a great question, so here goes. We are hoping to hear from many single women (and men) who have either retired or are considering different places to retire. We think the answers are going to be fascinating.
As Charlene said: "Many of us become widows/or widowers before retirement age and that changes everything. Do you move away? Do you retire near family because your alone in case of health issues? Are you welcomed in strongly coupled communities, Etc.? In other words I'd love to read from other singles where they live and what's their experience. I know you have had comments about this but not a complete column of just real life experience. I have read
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Published on March 15, 2015
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Category: Singles and Retirement
The best retirement places for singles: where are they?
Updated Nov. 2023. Note: This original article dates back to 2009 - wow! It has proved to be very popular over the years, especially because of the many interesting comments and observations by our Members. In preparing for this "re-release", we contacted some of the folks who have commented and asked them for an update. They have been added as Comments at the end.
It makes sense that the search for the best retirement places for singles should use different criteria than those used by married couples.
Before you start your search, retirees should consider these factors for the best retirement places for singles:
Bigger is better
Town or active community
Depends on what you do when you get there
Look for places where there is a lot to do
Find a community with an activity director
Where do the most single seniors live?
Look for a college town
What is the biggest concern about finding the best retirement places for singles
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The most common, and certainly understandable, fear that single people have about retirement is that they will wind up in a community where most of the people are paired off. A retirement place where singles are at best ignored, at worst discriminated against. Fortunately with some careful planning and research you can find a retirement town or active adult community where single people are included and feel completely integrated in that lifestyle.
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Published on July 21, 2009
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