Many people will stay put as they enter retirement, but that's not always the best thing to do. Sometimes it makes sense to move closer to loved ones, or to a less-costly region, or even to a location known for offering top-notch healthcare.
There are many thousands of places well suited for retirees, and it would be difficult to identify and list them all, so here are 40 possibilities to consider. The first 30 are located in the top 10 states for retirees as determined by the folks at MoneyWise.com, who compiled the results of three surveys of states. The last 10 are from other lists of great places to retire, in 10 other states that have a lot to offer.
Keep in mind that the best places to retire will vary by person, according to factors such as where your friends and family are, the cost of living, tax rates, available recreation, the quality and availability of healthcare, and the climate. Some of these are more important to some of us than to others.
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