At Florida Condos, Too Young to Retire but Not to Grab a Deal. 7 Top Towns: Best Places to Live in the Hudson Valley in 2012 - Hudson Valley Magazine - April 2012 - Poughkeepsie, NY. From artsy cities to cute country towns — these seven Valley communities all have one thing in common: They’re great places to call home By Barbara Ballinger and Sara Greenberg Saugerties, Ulster County, NY Growth potential: “Top Town” Saugerties, NY, is one of our best places to live in the Hudson Valley in 2012 Chatham, Columbia County, NY Country charm: “Top Town” Chatham, NY, is one of our best places to live in the Hudson Valley in 2012 Beacon, Dutchess County, NY Urbanite oasis: “Top Town” Beacon, NY, is one of our best places to live in the Hudson Valley in 2012 Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, NY Quaintly sophisticated: “Top Town” Rhinebeck, NY, is one of our best places to live in the Hudson Valley in 2012 Goshen, Orange County, NY Government seat: “Top Town” Goshen, NY, is one of our best places to live in the Hudson Valley in 2012 Athens, Greene County, NY Catskills pride: “Top Town” Athens, NY, is one of our best places to live in the Hudson Valley in 2012 Carmel, Putnam County, NY.
Norfolk, Va. - Best Places to Retire - Money Magazine. Norfolk's cultural scene and its proximity to the ocean, Chesapeake Bay and several rivers make it an activity-rich retirement destination. Population: 245,800 (25% over age 50) Housing costs: $189,950 to buy a home Cost of living index: 100 (100 is average) Water lovers can't go wrong settling in Norfolk, a prime jumping off point for sailing or kayaking the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic, and several nearby rivers. Landlubbers can stroll miles of beaches, feast on seafood, and take in some culture at the city's own opera, theater company, and orchestra. The Chrysler Museum of Art houses a massive glass collection, along with everything from Egyptian art to modern masters. Virginia levies a 5.75% top income tax rate, but qualified seniors can deduct some retirement income. Lexington, Ky. - Best Places to Retire - Money Magazine. Considering Lexington? It has great access to continuing education and affordable downtown housing.
The downside: The airport is small and there are a limited number of arts venues. Population: 304,300 (29% over age 50) Housing costs: $162,400 to buy a home/ $900 a month to rent Cost of living index: 88 (100 is average) Retirees looking to mix city activities with country charm will find a lot to love here. Lexington's historic downtown is packed with galleries, restaurants, and boutiques.
The city is also home to one of the country's oldest and most robust lifelong-learning programs, as well as the top-scoring University of Kentucky Albert B. Where to live Downtown: Over the past decade, a crop of new condos and loft conversions has transformed the center of Lexington. The market has picked up in the past year, he says, but there are still some downtown bargains to be had. What to do Sports: Welcome to basketball heaven. The 'nomads' - Meet the country's roving retirees.
Name: Dan and Virgie Brown Age(s): 65, 66 Home base: Rogers, Ark. As long-time RV owners, Dan and Virgie Brown saw little reason to stay in one place during retirement. The couple usually spends about three months a year on the road, traveling to different sites that they volunteer at through a group called NOMADS (or Nomads on a Mission Active in Divine Service). Road trips can get expensive, though, requiring a few tanks of fuel per trip and commercial RV parks charging between $35 to $55 a night. But once they're on a volunteer site, they can get free parking and their only major expense is groceries and eating out.
In the past five years, the couple has helped fix up a small church in Texas, helped families rebuild after Hurricane Ike and made home repairs for needy families in Florida. "We are planning to keep going as long as we can," Dan said. The parks enthusiast - Meet the country's roving retirees. Name: Neil Adams Age(s): 69 Home base: Tamarac, Fla. In less than a decade, Neil Adams has visited more than 100 national parks and historic sites, as well as dozens of state parks, historic buildings and other landmarks. Adams retired earlier than he expected when he was laid off from his job at Lockheed Martin in 2005. He collected his pension benefits, moved out of his Virginia apartment and embarked on the cross country trip he had always hoped to take. "I didn't want to do the typical retirement everyone does," he said. "I had this free spirit in me. " For around six years, he went on a series of roughly three-month volunteer stints at national parks across the country, ranging from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone.
During his travels, Adams lived for free in lodging provided by the parks. While he's settled down a bit after purchasing a home in Florida near his son last year, Adams plans to head to another national park in the summer of 2014. Providence, R.I. - Best places to retire with a nice nest egg. A short trek to East Providence affords cyclists a view of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Population: 178,400 (23% over 50) Median home price: $156,000 Cost of living: 123 (100 is average) If your dream retirement involves living near artists, intellects and top chefs, take a look at Rhode Island's capital. For a small city, it packs a powerful cultural punch. Retirees can enjoy some of the perks of an Ivy League education thanks to Brown University, which opens its distinguished doors to the public for talks, lectures and more.
Meanwhile, prestigious Rhode Island School of Design welcomes art lovers of all ages to its esteemed museum and continuing education classes. Foodies can savor their proximity to the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University. Off campus, the city's restaurants get high marks too. Best Of Hudson Valley 2013 - Hudson Valley Magazine - October 2013 - Poughkeepsie, NY.
Here it is: The 27th edition of Best of Hudson Valley! Our readers responded to our online survey in droves, voting for their favorite local restaurants, wineries and bars; spas, salons, and barbers; boutiques, consignment shops, and sports stores By Jennifer Leba, David Levine, Dale McKnight, Rosemary O’Connor, and Polly Sparling You called it: Our readers chose the grass-fed beef burger from Poppy’s Burgers & Fries in Beacon as the Valley’s best Photograph by Jennifer May The balloting began in February — and the votes poured in for months.
Meanwhile, our staffers combed the region from Garrison to Guilderland, searching out the new and the noteworthy. Click on the links below to search all listings of winners in that category. The High Life - Hudson Valley Magazine - March 2005 - Poughkeepsie, NY. From artsy Peekskill and up-and-coming Haverstraw to chic Rhinebeck and Grandma Moses-cute Hoosick Falls, here's a snapshot of 10 communities that shout "Home! " By: Rita Ross Looking for a new zip code to call home? Check out these 10 lovely locales that are bound to tickle your fancy, whether you’re in search of urban chic, rural charm, or a bit of both by Rita Ross At some point, everyone gets the urge to pull up stakes and move. Pack up and go — but don’t feel you have to leave the Valley to find what you’re searching for.
The amazing thing about our region is that it contains every conceivable type of housing option, whether you want to live in a downtown artists’ loft, in the middle of cornfields, or in a suburb not far from either. We’ve chosen 10 communities — nine villages and one town — that sound like perfect places to settle down, whatever your tastes in housing and culture may be. Bethlehem ’Twixt city and country • Super schools Cold Spring Peekskill Chatham Hunter Haverstraw Warwick. 10 Affordable Cities for Retirement - Where To Live, Best Places, Cities. But money does matter. Even as the financial markets limp out of their recessionary funk, many of us are redefining what our "dream" retirement might look like. Sure, Honolulu has beaches and well-priced pineapples, but few of us can afford its median home price of $550,000. Chicago has world-class dining and lake views galore, though its 9.75 percent sales tax can put those amenities out of reach.
Then again, not many of us want to move to a one-stoplight town either, even if it is cheap. We started our search for the perfect retirement destinations by examining financial data on more than 350 cities across the country. We looked at not only property- and sales-tax rates, median housing price, and cost of living but also the tax rate on pensions and Social Security. Then we added in such criteria as recreation, climate, and arts and culture. The result: 10 retirement destinations that are affordable and livable. Retire Here, Not There: Virginia - Retire Here, Not There. By Catey Hill Laura Glickstein/Shutterstock Roanoke Valley, Virginia. Roanoke Nestled in the southwest corner of the state amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke offers some of Virginia’s most beautiful landscapes, including breathtaking mountain views and wandering miles of rivers and creeks.
The proximity to the mountains makes Roanoke a hiker’s haven, says Joyce E. Cultural activities in Roanoke are a step above some other outdoorsy spots in the state, too, says Williams. While Roanoke does have its share of museums and stores, some residents complain the shopping could be better (many hit up Richmond, about 2 hours away, to get to more large department stores and other big-city shopping options). Still, Roanoke offers retirees many opportunities to get involved in the community, Williams says. By the numbers. Syracuse, N.Y.: 10 Places to Retire on Social Security Alone - US News & World Report. Port Charlotte, Fla.: 10 Places to Buy a Retirement Home for Under $100,000 - US News & World Report.
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Also get to know InterNations worldwide and have a look at Dubai Expats or any other of the over 250 communities. Retirement Abroad a Growing Trend Among Older Americans. In the small town of Cotacachi, Ecuador, Dan Prescher is living out his retirement dream. Prescher, a native of Omaha, Neb., lives with his wife in a condo in a gated community overlooking the Andes Mountains. They eat fresh fruits and vegetables year round. They spend their free time hiking to hot springs and frequenting local restaurants. They keep up with their families and friends back in the U.S. via Skype and Facebook.
Their costs are modest: They bought their condo three years ago for $50,000. Food is inexpensive. They don’t own a car, so for a night out they take a 25-cent bus ride into town. “Every now and then, [my wife and I] think it would be nice to have a place in the states, so we run the numbers,” says Prescher, who is in his late 50s. In the aftermath of the global financial meltdown that ravaged 401(k) accounts and decimated home values, a growing number of Americans — like Prescher — are stretching their retirement savings by spending their golden years overseas. Adventure, Lifestyle and Climate: Six Good Reasons to Retire Oversea.
Deciding when and where to retire is no easy feat. There’s plenty to think through as you prepare for retirement. In fact, more and more retirees are choosing to spend their retirement overseas. As of 2012, about 350,000 Americans were reported to be living overseas, according to a recent article published by the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond that, there are upwards of 3 million baby boomers planning to spend their retirement days overseas in places like Europe, Mexico and Canada. There are several reasons for this – almost too many to name. But we’re going to unpack the top reasons you might enjoy joining the thousands of Americans who already took the plunge: Lowered Cost of Living The big idea about living overseas – especially for those relying on Social Security income (SSI) – is to get the most mileage out of retirement income. Adventure Lifestyle Affordable Health care Health care costs have risen considerably over the last decade or so.
Ideal Climate. The top 10 places to retire | Money. The market town of Skipton, "the gateway to the Dales", and its surrounding area in Craven, North Yorkshire, is the best place to retire to, according to research by Guardian Money in partnership with credit reference agency Experian. Despite relatively little sunshine, Skipton scored highly on other indicators, including rainfall, crime, house prices, transport, neighbourliness – and access to glorious countryside. Experian number-crunched 40 measures that make up "quality of life" as rated by people whose children have left home, with a special emphasis on air quality, crime rate, population density, burglary rates, neighbourliness, good health and life expectancy. We could only obtain data for local authorities in England. What does it tell us? That Devon and Dorset will remain firm favourites for years to come – but also that several northern districts beat the south hands down when it comes to quality of life.
But the retirement idylls come at a price. Transport is also an issue. Complete Guide To Healthcare And Health Insurance Options Overseas. Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader, Medicare doesn't cross the border, and whatever U.S. health insurance you have right now probably doesn't either. Now, hold on...before you begin to panic...recognize that that's only the starting point of the discussion when it comes to medical care and health insurance overseas. You have many good options for top-notch and super affordable healthcare and insurance overseas... In fact, these issues are not nearly as scary as they may seem at first. The truth is, you have many, many good options for organizing both top-notch, international-standard healthcare...and good, comprehensive, and very affordable health insurance, as well...in many, many, many places overseas where you might well consider retiring or reinventing your life. In reality, these critical issues need not be causes for concern at all...for, in reality, they present big opportunities, both for improving the quality of your life and for reducing your overall cost of living.
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