Is Social Networking Helping You Find a Retirement Venue?

Looking for a place to retire may not be as simple as it seems.

It’s not all about the beauty of the state, but many other factors come into play.

And according to a survey by Bankrate, Florida isn’t so tops anymore. More retirees are heading west.

The top 10 best states/cities according to this survey published in USA Today are:

1. Phoenix metro area, including Mesa and Scottsdale, AZ

2. Arlington/Alexandria, VA

3. Prescott, AZ

4. Tucson, AZ

5. Des Moines, IA

6. Denver, CO

7. Austin, TX

8. Cape Coral, FL

9. Colorado Springs, CO

10. Franklin, TN

Get Social on Retirement

As the following article “Best places to retire? Avoid the worst states to retire” looks at, are you doing all your research?

Very likely, you want to void the worst states to retire.

Bankrate did another survey on this, and found the following states to be the worst:

1. Arkansas

2. New York

3. Alaska

4. West Virginia

5. Louisiana

6. New Jersey

7. Hawaii

8. Kentucky

9. Missouri

10. Oregon

Some things that were taken into consideration:

• Tax rates – Of course, the lower the tax rate, the higher the draw.

• Levels of happiness – Retirees are looking for places where people are friendly and respectful.

• Health care – Strong healthcare is drawing retirees.

• Crime – Low crime rates gain more retirees.

• Weather – It seems the mountains and snow may be trumping the ocean and heat.

One way you can do some investigation on which place suites you is through social media.

You can:

• Ask your friends who have retired already. People love to offer their opinions on social media.

• Check out some images from Pinterest. Sure, people post the beautiful ones, not the ugly parts, but you can get a good feel of a place from some visuals.

• Contact some places through their social media sites. Whether you’re looking for a retirement community or just an area that fits your needs, don’t hesitate to reach out via social media.

• YouTube can help out in the financial aspects. You can find some excellent tutorials and explanations of all things financial.

• Follow some experts on Facebook and twitter for great advice on both where to retire and how to do it in the best way.

Retirement is an exciting time!

Let social media be among your guides and best of luck on your new endeavors!

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