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2 months ago | aarp.org | Laura Petrecca |Stacy Rapacon

Michael Siluk/Education Images/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Many of us love a good shopping spree, but where, when and how we do it may be unrecognizable to our younger selves. The thrill of eating at a department store lunch counter has been replaced by the excitement of an Amazon package arriving at our front door.

Jan 28, 2025 | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo |Stacy Rapacon |Erin Bendig

The Midwest has plenty to offer retirees. Not only is it home to several of the cheapest places to live, but many states in the region also offer beautiful scenery, an abundance of activities and quality health care along with affordability. Despite these positive qualities, America's Heartland has not been getting a lot of love lately.

Jan 21, 2025 | kiplinger.com | Erin Bendig |Stacy Rapacon |Donna Fuscaldo

Some like it hot; others not so much. If you dream of a retirement destination where you get to bundle up for long winters and enjoy jacket weather in the summertime, then it's time to head north. Many of the following locales offer an abundance of winter activities, such as skiing and snowshoeing, as well as several other year-round benefits, including low taxes and affordable living costs.

Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | Stacy Rapacon

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Jan 9, 2025 | kiplinger.com | Stacy Rapacon |Donna Fuscaldo

When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. After all, if your daily expenses eat up too much of your budget, you won't be left with much extra for anything fun, to leave an inheritance for your loved ones or even just as a cushion to give you peace of mind. No wonder that among retirees who move, , do so to live somewhere less expensive.