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12 Worst U.S. Cities to Retire This Year (and Why)

July 8, 2024 · Updated January 15, 2025 · Retirement Life
Worst Cities to Retire
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Stay active and find new hobbies

If your age is getting closer and closer to retirement, you should feel blessed and lucky. Retirement represents the perfect time to take care of yourself and find new activities you enjoy. For example, you can start painting, reading, or even traveling, depending on your wishes. Set yourself free, and don’t be scared of this new period of your life that is going to be amazing.

On Amazon, you can find an irreverent, outrageous, and funny guide to life after work. The guide contains 101 things to do in retirement. It’s a perfect gift for your friends or family but it can also be read by anyone who loves life and laughter:

“No more morning commutes, no more idiotic bosses, no more stressful deadlines! You are not officially off the clock, and the world is your oyster. If your kids aren’t worried about what you are up to, then you are probably not doing it right.”

According to its reviews, it will make you laugh so hard. You should purchase it immediately if you don’t feel inspired enough and don’t know what to do in the next chapter of your life.

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6 comments on “12 Worst U.S. Cities to Retire This Year (and Why)”

  1. Dave says:
    January 16, 2025 at 2:17 am

    Just 12? This research needs to be done again.

    Reply
  2. Marilyn Hodge says:
    January 15, 2025 at 5:09 pm

    Where does South Caroline rank in the worst states to retire?

    Reply
  3. Robert Burton says:
    January 15, 2025 at 3:29 pm

    Living near our adult children and grandchildren is likely the most important aspect of our mental state of mind during retirement. Looking forward to seeing them on the weekend for a BBQ, swim in our pool, or baking cookies is a key driver for our mental state of mind. Knowing they live nearby when there is an emergency, and we can help each other is rewarding and lowers stress.

    We have done lots of traveling throughout the world since retiring, and the experiences were wonderful. Now that we are getting older, we limit our travels outside the United States unless we can travel with a family member.

    We are fortunate to have lived in our home for over 38 years. Our kids and grandchildren love coming to our house. The downside is remodeling and repairs to our long-term house can get expensive. But the memories make it worthwhile.

    Reply
  4. Hank says:
    November 26, 2024 at 11:43 pm

    Why do I get the feeling that this list is compiled by 20-30 yo who don’t want the old geezers infiltrating their favorite hangouts?
    Too many oldies in Miami? Here’s what we can do….

    Reply
  5. Alicia says:
    July 13, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    What is so great about Arkansas other that homes are very reasonable.

    Reply
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