Which state is best to retire in
- Thread starter rickysangel
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Absolute nonsense!
Too dangerous, you could be attacked and eaten by a Tasmanian Devil if you're not vigilant.
We retired to this small town in southern Ohio in 2000 and we just love it. Almost no crime, no terrible weather, friendly people and reasonable cost of living compared to most places.
My brother moved from San Francisco to Marietta Ohio, where he had gone to college in the 1960's. He bought a little house close to the college for about what a few months rent would have been in San Francisco. Marietta College has lots of programs open to everyone, an Indie film Festival, musical programs, art classes, etc. He took advantage of all that and made lots of friends. When his final years came along he was just a few minutes away from a good hospital. Perfect decision for him.
My other brother, the rich one, bought a condo on the ocean at Myrtle Beach, as they aged and the hurricanes got worse they moved inland a little bit to one of those assisted living places that cost a fortune, but are like living on an elegant cruise ship every day, cleaning and laundry done, 24 hour nursing on call if needed, entertainment, rides to the golf course, rides to the doctor, craft groups for her, poker games for him, bridge, art, swimming, aerobics. They can cook in their apartment, but most nights they eat in the dining room where the pretty young waitresses, serve them while doing song and dance routines (really.)
My brother moved from San Francisco to Marietta Ohio, where he had gone to college in the 1960's. He bought a little house close to the college for about what a few months rent would have been in San Francisco. Marietta College has lots of programs open to everyone, an Indie film Festival, musical programs, art classes, etc. He took advantage of all that and made lots of friends. When his final years came along he was just a few minutes away from a good hospital. Perfect decision for him.
My other brother, the rich one, bought a condo on the ocean at Myrtle Beach, as they aged and the hurricanes got worse they moved inland a little bit to one of those assisted living places that cost a fortune, but are like living on an elegant cruise ship every day, cleaning and laundry done, 24 hour nursing on call if needed, entertainment, rides to the golf course, rides to the doctor, craft groups for her, poker games for him, bridge, art, swimming, aerobics. They can cook in their apartment, but most nights they eat in the dining room where the pretty young waitresses, serve them while doing song and dance routines (really.)
Indeed, this is a matter worth considering, but first we must look within ourselves to determine what we truly desire. Of course, nothing in this world is perfect, so we should start with personal preference, then factor in safety, healthcare, and the social environment...
After all, life isn't that long. In the time we have left, let's savor the world and pursue what we truly love
I write for our local newspaper. Once I did a column on the subject "Why did you move here?" (It's a 55 plus community, so no one was born here.) I tallied my little survey after I had over 100 answers, and the overwhelming answer was: "Because my kid(s) live near here."
But here, there will be more opportunities for development. The fast-paced city is more suitable for young people to venture out