Question for retirees and those that are close
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Yep, wife and I moved at retirement to live somewhat closer to our kids. Also, wanted a larger city to live in for more things to do, better restaurant options, etc.
Still at home due to no pics health issues and will be for another 2.5 years, her doctors are here in IC/CR area. Initially the plan was to build in NE Iowa and move there, and winter in the south.
Plans change so we'll see what happens. The plan is still the plan, but delayed.
Plans change so we'll see what happens. The plan is still the plan, but delayed.
About 200, so we can still occasionally go back to visit friends in prior location.
We already moved when the kids graduated High School. From NJ to Delaware. Slightly more moderate climate, and property taxes less than 1/4th of NJ, with the bonus of having a much nicer house.
We moved to a 55+ so we have adults only swimming pool and single floor living - with a massive rec room in the basement.
We moved to a 55+ so we have adults only swimming pool and single floor living - with a massive rec room in the basement.
We’re an hour to Rehoboth. I think it would be another 20 minutes to Bethany.
Same place for 35+ years. No reason to move. The house will be paid off this time next year.
There’s only like 20 miles of Delaware shoreline, so all of the beach town run right into each other. Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, then Bethany.
I was born and raised in Tallahassee and am still here. I retired almost 3 years ago. We built our retirement home in northern Tally before I retired (13 years ago). Not sure where I would ever move to, so I am pretty sure I will live here until the end (hopefully a long time from now).
Retiring in 2.5 years. Already trying to line up retirement gigs, so that will factor into whether we stay put or hit the road. Had a realtor look at our house, so feel good about that.
I’m 10-15 years from retirement, but we’ve talked about moving when it ur youngest graduates high school. I work from home and am somewhat flexible where I can live (have to stay in the Dakotas) and my wife is an FNP-C, so if we move to any moderately sized town she could find a job. If it was up to me, I’d stay where we are and travel more to break up the winter.
Honestly, the more I’m away from home, the more I realize I’m pretty happy where I’m at.
Honestly, the more I’m away from home, the more I realize I’m pretty happy where I’m at.
Two years out. Will not move initially as I have a trophy wife (no pics) younger than I. Eventually we will head south likely to North Carolina, currently looking at areas to snow bird as test run
I’m retired (7 years) and haven’t moved. My family is here and I’m already in Florida.
I own my home and if I were to sell smaller houses aren’t any cheaper or have a better location than where I am now. I expect to be here until I can’t live on my own.
I own my home and if I were to sell smaller houses aren’t any cheaper or have a better location than where I am now. I expect to be here until I can’t live on my own.
Retired at 50, planned ahead and purchased Florida house before boom. Keeping 2 homes for now and snow birding. Once kids settle with grandchildren will sell NE house and purchase condo near one of the kids. My real goal is to not own a home and instead have a 50'+ cat and campervan. Sail the winters and travel rest of year. Can't convince the wife, no pic. Good luck with your planning! Timing is everything so be patient with the process.
Wife & I built the home we live in about 2 years after we got married; highly doubtful that we will ever move, all of our memories are here. I'm not retired yet; I'm 61 but had kids late in life so currently have both in college. Rough plan is to start scaling back in 4 or 5 years, working a little less each year & being done around the time I turn 70
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I would say about 10 for me, but could be more or less. I love our house, but do not care for location within the city in which we live. I don’t care one way or the other about our city. I would say the same about the state of Iowa. I would say our existence here is very comfortable and it has been good to us, but I have moved enough in my life so that I do not have a deep emotional attachment. If our kids settle in the area we will stay. If they move elsewhere we will probably move elsewehere. Of course, if they settle in different areas that would present a conundrum.
I’m 53. Planning to retire in 10 years. The plan now is to sell our home in SW Iowa and move to the Lake of the Ozarks. We already own a condo there.
My parents lived in charlotte and had a condo in pinehurst. Retired and sold their place in charlotte. Pinehurst is a great community for retirees if you are at least a social member of the clubs. Great food at 1/2 price for residents via some deal they have. They almost never have to cook. It is a benefit they have with all of the golfers constantly there paying full boat on vacation. If NC is in your sights I would check out pinehurst, even if you don’t golf.
I'll be retiring in 2-3 years. We'll sell our house and move to something smaller in the same area. We're not moving away from the grandkids.
All this early retirement talk makes me sick, if you’re still able to work….get to work.
Trump desperately needs to change the culture of this nation and get everyone back to work. Somehow everyone thought COVID meant they could start retiring before they hit 70-75….not how it used to be.
Trump desperately needs to change the culture of this nation and get everyone back to work. Somehow everyone thought COVID meant they could start retiring before they hit 70-75….not how it used to be.
Interesting take. I hope you die at your desk doing what you love.
Well that take mainly applies to everyone else….not me of course.
I hope you die greeting people at Walmart, doing what you love.
I likely have another 20 years, maybe a few more, but I do intend to at least have a second home. I hope to move to someplace that has milder summers. Too damn hot in north Florida over the summer.
The whole snowbird thing wintering in Florida and summering up north is appealing. If I were you I would look further north than Iowa, as it’s pretty hot here too. Mid to upper Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Trying too hard.
Ah, I see now his posts were likely tongue in cheek. Perils of using an alt handle when there are so many real wing nuts here.
Due to the impact of expected immigration reforms, all retirements are hereby canceled.
Report to Home Depot for your assignment.
Report to Home Depot for your assignment.
Moved a few miles away to a condo a couple of years after retirement. Had a big house we didn't need or want to take care of any longer, so we downsized. No more mowing or snow removal.
But, no, we didn't move to Florida or AZ and have no plans to do so,
I disagree with you on so much, but this deserves a round of applause. Excellent job.
Not today. We have 2 kids in their early 20's just starting out. One lives in Vegas and one is still at home looking for that first career opportunity after college. My wife's elderly mother is still around as well.
With the free time and resources to do so, we're more interested in doing a lot of traveling than moving right now.
Moved from iowa to fla due to iowa’s past tax rates and policies. That plus weather, etc.
Now that retirement income is not taxed in iowa and the lower rates i’m not sure we would have now.
Retirement is about 3 years out for me and we are currently building our "retirement" home now, about two miles away. Pretty nice house, bigger, nicer shop and an AWESOME pond!
