There are a lot of “Top Places to Retire” lists out there, and many of those 2011 lists highlight places in South Carolina. The best places in the state for active adults make the lists because of they offer bountiful cultural activities, natural areas with breathtaking views, wonderful places to live, a relatively low cost […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We are becoming more focused on a reasonable and perhaps even frugal lifestyle that will give us a better chance of being able to afford to live another day with the freedom to make our own choices. People are living longer and are doing so under greater economic duress than ever in recent memory.
The First-Time Home Buyer Credit is in process of increasing from $8,000 to $15,000. Learn more here: Folly Beach Blog
If you’re looking to retire, there’s no doubt you’ve sat down to crunch the numbers. How can you afford what you’ve spent decades dreaming up as your golden retirement years? Will the day you finally step away from the daily grind be all that you’ve hoped for? Dreaming is one thing, but preparing for that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Many baby boomers — and some of us on either side of that category — want to keep our homes but feel like we need a new environment that better suits our changing lifestyle. Although the retirement years can be challenging, they can also be the most freeing and productive without the limitations or responsibilities of jobs and children. Making the most of your space and making it safe and convenient can take a little thought but reap real rewards. Here are some of the areas you need to reconsider:
Workers nearing the end of their careers face complex issues in planning for retirement. Two of the biggest decisions are how much to plan to spend in retirement and how to maximize income through retirement programs, including Social Security.
For the third year, the Where to Retire magazine has chosen the cozy island town as one of “America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities.”
10 tips for happy second-home ownership Many families dream of a cabin in the woods or a house at the beach. But the costs and aggravation can be more than you expect. By Liz Pulliam Weston Financial planner Ross Levin and his wife bought a vacation home to enjoy with their children even before they […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
