Majority of us will hit the twilight of our lives and we have tons of things to consider and most probably, one of the top (if not the top), thing we should and will consider is retirement. Where should I or we retire? On top of that, we should consider a lot of things too, such as place, location, proximity, environment and the list goes on and on.
However, if you are having a difficult time in determining where to finally settle down, here are some suggestions that you can look at when considering where to retire.
Forbes has recently released a list of their 25 Best Suburbs for Retirement in 2015 and there are tons of locations to choose from all over the country. Forbes also added 10 new cities from their published list in 2014. The list however is in no particular order other than it is alphabetically arranged for the reader's convenience.
1. Aiken, SC.
2. Apple Valley, MN.
3. Brentwood, MO.
4. Broomfield, CO.
5. Cary, NC.
6. Cibolo, TX.
7. Edmond, OK.
8. Fitchburg, WI.
9. Fort Thomas, KY.
10. Fruit Cove, FL.
11. Henderson, NV.
12. La Vista, NE.
13. Leander, TX.
14. Madison, MS.
15. Matthews, NC.
16. Munster, IN.
17. Montgomery Village, MD.
18. Noblesville, IN.
19. Oak Grove, OR.
20. Overland Park, KS.
21. Plano, TX.
22. Roswell, GA.
23. Tamarac, FL.
24. West Des Moines, IA.
25. West Jordan, UT.
Generally, these suburb retirement havens are known for good tax climates for retirees, hospitals and colleges are nearby, generally low-priced Median homes, excellent mass transit are in place, very appealing climate, and low crime rates. The list can go on and on but these items are considered to be the top factors. There might be cons, but none of them are really that serious that can make retirees change their minds.
While on the subject, here are some retirement havens that retirees all over the world can consider according to The Telegraph.
1. Malta
2. Portugal
3. Spain
4. Barbados
5. United States*
6. Australia
7. Thailand
8. Jamaica
9. Morocco
10. Greece
To end, never forget that whatever your heart, your mind and your budget dictates, just follow it. No one is better qualified to know what makes you happy but yourself. Happy Hunting!
