WHERE will you retire?

[Anonymous]

This discussion is fascinating. Having grown up overseas (although I am American), it still surprises me how many Americans move away from friends and relatives during retirement. It makes no sense to me to go somewhere I've never lived before and start all over at age 65+. And the whole notion of moving to some gated retirement community or any retirement community far away from friends and relatives is simply bizarre to me. I mean, we need the company and support of loved ones even more as we age. Most of all, I want to live relatively near my child--why the heck would I want to live across the country or the world from my child?! I can see traveling to warmer climates or overseas but completely relocating makes little sense at that point in life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This discussion is fascinating. Having grown up overseas (although I am American), it still surprises me how many Americans move away from friends and relatives during retirement. It makes no sense to me to go somewhere I've never lived before and start all over at age 65+. And the whole notion of moving to some gated retirement community or any retirement community far away from friends and relatives is simply bizarre to me. I mean, we need the company and support of loved ones even more as we age. Most of all, I want to live relatively near my child--why the heck would I want to live across the country or the world from my child?! I can see traveling to warmer climates or overseas but completely relocating makes little sense at that point in life.

Ahhh, yes. But does your child really want you near them??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This discussion is fascinating. Having grown up overseas (although I am American), it still surprises me how many Americans move away from friends and relatives during retirement. It makes no sense to me to go somewhere I've never lived before and start all over at age 65+. And the whole notion of moving to some gated retirement community or any retirement community far away from friends and relatives is simply bizarre to me. I mean, we need the company and support of loved ones even more as we age. Most of all, I want to live relatively near my child--why the heck would I want to live across the country or the world from my child?! I can see traveling to warmer climates or overseas but completely relocating makes little sense at that point in life.

Half the year during warm weather I live near my kids. Other half when the weather stinks I live far south and they love to visit. When we are apart I do miss them but thank you FaceTime!

[Anonymous]

I will stay where I am. Rural farm, horse facilities, can't see any neighbors from my home, 10 minutes from a good hospital. I might get a Pygmy milk cow once my kids are grown. I plan on chickens once they are just a little older.

Saving lots of money for farmsitters so I can spend a month or two in the Caribbean when older.

[Anonymous]

Kirkby Lonsdale.

[Anonymous]

We will have homes in Colorado and Arizona.

[Anonymous]

We don't have kids so will probably eventually move to a retirement community or further south.

[Anonymous]

About ten years ago I was visiting my parents in Vero Beach and my Dad asked me was I thinking about a winter place for retirement. I said yes, thinking about SC or Georgia. He said "do you know anyone there" I said no. He said "go where your friends are." We did and its been great.

[Anonymous]

The saddest thing is people who decide where to live based on tax rates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This discussion is fascinating. Having grown up overseas (although I am American), it still surprises me how many Americans move away from friends and relatives during retirement. It makes no sense to me to go somewhere I've never lived before and start all over at age 65+. And the whole notion of moving to some gated retirement community or any retirement community far away from friends and relatives is simply bizarre to me. I mean, we need the company and support of loved ones even more as we age. Most of all, I want to live relatively near my child--why the heck would I want to live across the country or the world from my child?! I can see traveling to warmer climates or overseas but completely relocating makes little sense at that point in life.

Ahhh, yes. But does your child really want you near them??

...Says your typical American.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This discussion is fascinating. Having grown up overseas (although I am American), it still surprises me how many Americans move away from friends and relatives during retirement. It makes no sense to me to go somewhere I've never lived before and start all over at age 65+. And the whole notion of moving to some gated retirement community or any retirement community far away from friends and relatives is simply bizarre to me. I mean, we need the company and support of loved ones even more as we age. Most of all, I want to live relatively near my child--why the heck would I want to live across the country or the world from my child?! I can see traveling to warmer climates or overseas but completely relocating makes little sense at that point in life.

Many of us moved for work that, so we are not near family and family is dispersed around the country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This discussion is fascinating. Having grown up overseas (although I am American), it still surprises me how many Americans move away from friends and relatives during retirement. It makes no sense to me to go somewhere I've never lived before and start all over at age 65+. And the whole notion of moving to some gated retirement community or any retirement community far away from friends and relatives is simply bizarre to me. I mean, we need the company and support of loved ones even more as we age. Most of all, I want to live relatively near my child--why the heck would I want to live across the country or the world from my child?! I can see traveling to warmer climates or overseas but completely relocating makes little sense at that point in life.

Ahhh, yes. But does your child really want you near them??

LOL, excellent point.

[Anonymous]

In the D.C. area, many people move away so even if you stay, there's no guarantee your friends and peers will still be here. I am the youngest of my friend group, and there are very few left - it kind of,sucks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This discussion is fascinating. Having grown up overseas (although I am American), it still surprises me how many Americans move away from friends and relatives during retirement. It makes no sense to me to go somewhere I've never lived before and start all over at age 65+. And the whole notion of moving to some gated retirement community or any retirement community far away from friends and relatives is simply bizarre to me. I mean, we need the company and support of loved ones even more as we age. Most of all, I want to live relatively near my child--why the heck would I want to live across the country or the world from my child?! I can see traveling to warmer climates or overseas but completely relocating makes little sense at that point in life.

Being in another state becomes a problem if health fails. I think it's best to have two homes. One near family and one in your dream location.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Help me - near beach/bay, coffee shop,tennis, walkable, cute, a little history, proximity to airport (hour) healthcare I guess, mix of views for discussions but definitely a few red state types. Affordable.

St Augustine, Florida