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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

The category that we weighed the heaviest was affordability, to reflect the challenges that so many Americans face in today’s economy. 22 for state and local sales tax. Relocating in retirement can stretch your savings in today’s economy While many people ponder a late-life move, most American retirees actually age in place.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eventually they did a short sale to get out from under the mortgage, moved to the mid-West to take advantage of nearness of family and lower living costs and she took jobs as waitresses. She looked and looked for new work in her field, but just couldn’t land any of the few openings around. He was retired and unable to resume work.