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Where you live can affect your health.  That is probably no big surprise to most of us. But as many who have lived in areas with heavy traffic on the roadways, the consequent air pollution and the...

Wind gets all the headlines but water — in the form of surge — can cause the most damage. Florida, for the last 50 years and more, has been a magnet for retirees for one major reason — its climate. But...

A select group of US retirees have opted to purchase homes overseas, some for vacation use and others as permanent homes. One motivating factor is the dramatic savings in cost of living. We explore the...

Anyone who is a fan of this newsletter knows I am not a fan of “best places” lists. The latest one to get my attention is from US News & World Report which is best known for its rankings of colleges...

Some people don’t appreciate Florida as a destination for retirees, despite its popularity. I have heard cynics say about the Sunshine State that, “People are dying to live there…literally.” But...

“How Dry I Am” could be the state song of Arizona given recent news from the Grand Canyon State.  Permission to build a huge housing development west of Phoenix has been denied over concerns about...

We start the new year with a newsletter stacked with good information for those contemplating a relocation.  First, we provide a dozen of the most important considerations when starting a search for a...

‘Tis the season…to be confused by all those end of the year “best of” lists.  They are confusing, misleading and put too much emphasis on state income taxes.  This month I say “Bah Humbug” to them...

Okay, I admit I have become obsessive/compulsive about tee boxes the last few months.  Watching pros hit pitching wedge approach shots on 450-yard par 4s has gotten to me, since my own approach shots on...

Many of my fellow golfers ruin their rounds even before they step to the first tee.  They play from yardages utterly inappropriate for their games.  Their golf handicaps, especially when they play...

Although it may seem counterintuitive, the current real estate market, with its soaring prices, offers an opportunity to many retirees looking for a permanent retirement home or a vacation home.  How...

The market for high-quality golf community homes has dried up and, with it, prices have risen significantly the last few years.  Those of us still hell bent on retirement in some warm weather...