Hitting 65 comes with balloons, cake, and a mailbox stuffed with Medicare brochures you didn’t ask for. It’s a milestone that feels exciting until reality sinks in; retirement isn’t just hammocks and crossword puzzles. Many Florida retirees admit they were blindsided by the hidden costs, lifestyle shifts, and little surprises that come with this new…
Florida’s warm climate and lack of state income tax make it an attractive place to call home. But the Sunshine State doesn’t come without its drawbacks. I relocated to Florida, spending five years there. Overall, I loved my decision. Not all the Florida transplants I met shared the same sentiment, though. These are some of…
Retirement is your time to finally relax and enjoy life in Virginia without the daily grind. But let’s be real: money doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, and the last thing you want is to blow your savings on stuff that doesn’t really add value to your life. Some things that seemed totally…
Virginia is often considered a dream location for retirees. But no place is perfect, and many retirees have a few things they’d change about living in the Old Dominion. Cost of Living Virginia isn’t the cheapest state to live in, and that’s something many retirees feel in their wallets. From housing costs to everyday expenses…
Florida has the second-largest population of Americans 65+ years old in the country. And it’s not just by chance: warm weather and no state income tax are some of the benefits that draw retirees to the Sunshine State. The problem? Florida isn’t always the paradise retirees expect it to be. During my five years living…
Imagine this: You’ve waited your whole life to retire. But now that your retirement has arrived, people suddenly start making less-than-flattering comments about their perception of what you’re doing (or lack thereof). Perhaps you even used to believe things about retirees that those people say to you. But just like it’s hard to convince a…
Retirement is the dream so many Virginians look forward to. Sleeping in, no more commutes, and finally getting time to just be. But even if your heart says “I’m ready,” your wallet or your plans might not be quite there yet. That doesn’t mean you’ll never retire—it just means waiting a little longer could set…
Reaching retirement is the ultimate goal for many hardworking New Jersey residents. But while retirement can be an incredible time of life, it also brings its own anxieties. Chief among them is the thought that you could run out of money before you reach the end of life. Another common fear is that you’ll need…
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Florida is the state with the most rapid population growth, with a 1.9% population increase in 2022 alone. Many Americans who moved to Florida first traveled there as tourists. However, there’s a huge difference between being a tourist and a resident in Florida. I’m among those…
Back in the day, retirement meant golf, more time to read the morning newspaper, and helping take care of the grandkids. Today? It might mean working part-time at the post office or running the register at a neighborhood pharmacy. As Gen Z drifts away from traditional work roles, Nebraska retirees are stepping up. It’s not…
