Best State to retire in
Jan 16th 2017, 8:18 pm
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Best State to retire in
This was an interesting article if you are looking to retire in the near future.
Where Are The Best And Worst States To Retire? | Bankrate.com
It was interesting Oregon comes at position 48
Where Are The Best And Worst States To Retire? | Bankrate.com
It was interesting Oregon comes at position 48
Jan 16th 2017, 8:53 pm
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Re: Best State to retire in
Have to laugh at anything that decides which climate I would prefer.
Seems that cost of living is inversely correlated with healthcare quality.
Seems that cost of living is inversely correlated with healthcare quality.
Jan 16th 2017, 9:02 pm
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Jan 17th 2017, 1:43 am
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Re: Best State to retire in
Olympia, Washington was named as one of the best places to retire. Mild climate, cost of living and public amenities were given as the reasons
Jan 17th 2017, 9:43 pm
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That isn't too far away from Oregon which was voted the 3rd worse state. I plan on moving to WA when I retire. I am not a fan of the 9% income tax and high property tax.
Jan 17th 2017, 11:07 pm
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I wouldn't mind moving up somewhere near Seattle myself but it wont happen. Family ties have anchored here forever.
Jan 17th 2017, 11:09 pm
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I will be in Olympia in 2 days time for "work jolly".
Jan 18th 2017, 1:51 pm
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Re: Best State to retire in
If the winters weren't so shit, Maine would be pretty good, especially if you didn't need to work.
Low cost of living, loads of nursing facilities, slow pace of life, generally has nice community feel in many areas.
I suppose there's a reason so many bugger off to warmer climates in the middle of winter though.
Low cost of living, loads of nursing facilities, slow pace of life, generally has nice community feel in many areas.
I suppose there's a reason so many bugger off to warmer climates in the middle of winter though.
Jan 19th 2017, 4:45 am
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At the moment I would like to retire back down in San Diego due to climate and amenities, or return to the UK if California is not possible.
Jan 19th 2017, 10:24 pm
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If I had to move anywhere else within California I'd choose Santa Barbara. Big enough but not too big and with enough amenities that matter San Luis Obispo would be next choice.
Jan 20th 2017, 8:19 am
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Jan 24th 2017, 5:29 am
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Re: Best State to retire in
This was an interesting article if you are looking to retire in the near future.
Where Are The Best And Worst States To Retire? | Bankrate.com
It was interesting Oregon comes at position 48
Where Are The Best And Worst States To Retire? | Bankrate.com
It was interesting Oregon comes at position 48
Anyone willing to retire to Minot....anyone....anyone????
Last edited by jkeller; Jan 24th 2017 at 5:32 am.