Retirement: 10 questions to help you decide where to live
Years before my husband retired, we started thinking about how we should live. Our duty is included in seminars, books, and consult an expert. From this research, we have 10 key points to be developed. These questions have helped us find our community of older people and can help to ensure the same thing.
1. How did you feel the happiest? Alaska is a destination for thousands of people. Since we are already in "vacation land" was no reason to move. Wehappy here.
2. They want to be with your family? We live in Rochester, and many families live here too. We love to share with them, especially our two grandchildren. Family plays an important role in which you live.
3. How much space do you have? The cuts are attractive, but we did not have us do. We live in a house on three levels, and it works for us. Determine how much space you need in retirement. A small can be a better measure.
4. Do You LikeClimate? We lived in the south, and we all had, have lost four seasons. Climate Minnesota is only suited well. Other climates may be used.
5. Want to have a support system? We have a good support system: family, church friends, contacts in the community, and social services. Evaluate your support system before deciding to get away from it.
6. It is easily accessible medical CARE? Rochester is home to the Mayo Clinic, so it's a retirement pension –important for many. When it comes to top-notch medical care there might be a better place. Health can determine where you live.
7. WHAT ARE THE TAX RATES? Minnesota had a tax of 6.5% and the city of Rochester to add more. Our taxes are a bit 'high, but we are willing to pay for their quality of life we enjoy. Taxation can have a big budget item, so that research in advance.
8. You will have access to cultural events? Rochester has many cultural events, and if weThe more I travel to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Friends have moved to university towns to take advantage of concerts and seminars. The board may depend on the position of art.
9. What is your current home? Our house is 18 years now. In order to ensure that the market is ready painted walls / trim, renovated kitchen and master bath, installed new carpet, added bookshelves and another fireplace. You can choose to seek professional advice on the trends to come home.
10. You can afford to live inYour current home into a retirement income? For us, the session is cheaper than moving. Old houses were not selling and local agencies told us to shut up if we could afford. It 'been a good advice.
Many baby boomers take the same decision. Sixty percent of baby boomers plan to remain in their current home, according to "Retirement Living News, a newsletter published by http://www.retirementliving.com Electric. Instead of moving to a retirement community can explore,We could see that there are. Welcome home.
Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson
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