I've never understood the concept. Long as I'm alive and able, I'm doing something to create wealth or help folks...something....but to each his own.
we just sold our house in NJ and will be building a home in NC (on a lake!). we plan to retire in less than a year.
Nevada...where else?
We just got back from Couer D'Alene after signing the papers and getting the keys to our new house this weekend. We've been working on buying up there for almost 4 years...we will be moving up there soon and be semi retired once our property in Los Angeles sells and I can quit working full...(full time anyway)
However it's become apparent that Couer D'Alene's changed quite a bit since we first started going up there. Too many of the wrong kind of people are leaving California (and elsewhere) and heading up there...We're already starting to think about another place to retire to. Maybe Montana...
Mediterranean climate, terrific food, and the dollar goes forever. 95% Christian population, primarily Orthodox Christian, which is our faith.
The kindest and most loving people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. They love Americans and welcome them with open arms.
I can't help but notice that no one mentioned Boston.
Already retired to a life RV'ing. Home base is Alabama, (had to be in the South somewhere, and our son goes to Auburn). Winter in Texas or someplace warm. (good two stepping, close to S. Padre, Mexico, lots of resorts for RVs there) Summer in California (and don't tell them we are there) along the northern coast. Need to find other summer spots, like the New England area, but have not had the time yet.
Ain't tellin! I'm already there and don't need any neighbors.
If I get my way, Tybee Island, GA, but if She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed gets her way, it'll probably be in the mountains somewhere.
Interesting thread topic..thanks for starting...let me toss in a curve ball..why wouldn't you want to test move to the area for a year or so..and rent..before committing to the whole shebang of building a home...I mean, you wouldn't buy a car without a test drive?
I just got a home improvement loan for 65K. I will not be retiring in this decade.
Argentina. Cheap land (for now), educated population (good for conversations), good food. I can tolerate governments falling every once in awhile. Besides, by the time I hit 70, I may be looking for a new wife, and Argentina has plenty to offer.
My husband was pushing for Maine, but it gets a wee bit cold up there for me. We considered the cape, but it's pricey. Florida is too humid. It's a continuous source of disagreement for us. :)
I've never understood the concept. Long as I'm alive and able, I'm doing something to create wealth or help folks...something....but to each his own.
If the good Lord allows, we'll stay right here in Michigan, only nowhere near Lansing. 80 acres and a gun tower, that's all I need.
I would want to retire to a place with four seasons, a cool dry summer, a snowy winter, and either water or mountains to enjoy. Affordable housing, pleasant conservative company and an interesting city nearby. Any ideas folks?
Las Vegas, NV. The libertarian-minded citizen's Last Frontier. ;)
Interesting concept. Retire and move. I retired last year, but haven't decided where to move to. Probably if I move it will be to someplace where the stars are still visible at night.