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Retirement Locations Depend on Lifestyle

Spectrum Online, 7/15/08

Abstract:

While comprehensive lists and databases can help seniors in their search for the best places to retire, simply relying on a list can lead to dissatisfaction and unnecessary expenses. Simply put, the only thing that matters is your lifestyle.

Part of the reason for the large number of lists is the ease of informational access provided by computers and the Internet.

“Unlike their predecessors, the next generation of retirees will be very comfortable using the Internet to guide their decisions about retirement,” said Brian Kelly, editor of U.S. News & World Report when his publication launched its list of retirement locations.

To help retirees find an ideal match, U.S. News & World Report provides seniors with an online tool to help them establish their own criteria for finding the right location.

Using census data, crime statistics, demographic information and a host of other public and private sources, placing “Best Places to Retire” in your search engine offers seniors and those contemplating retirement an unbiased, critical look at thousands of towns across the United States.

“This unique online resource combines the in-depth research of U.S.News & World Report with one of the most comprehensive databases of lifestyle statistics ever compiled in one place,” Kelly explained.

Ultimately, the only opinion that matters when searching for a satisfying retirement location is that of the retiree and his or her spouse. Ideally, the process for finding the ideal retirement spot begins with a self assessment.

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