Sun City Festival in Buckeye, Arizona took home the 2009 Gold award for the Best Active Adult Community in the over 500 home category. Active adult communities offer amenities and activities that appeal to many retirees and empty nesters. Choosing a community is subjective, and any potential residen
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Retirement offers the opportunity to learn new hobbies. Many retirees are taking advantage of this time by learning to play a musical instrument. In active adult communities across the country, retirees are learning that it is never too late to start music lessons. In fact, retirement can be an ide
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First time homebuyers aren't the only ones benefiting from the tax credit. Retirement aged buyers are enjoying a $6,500 tax credit. The home buyer tax credit is a chance to financially augment retirement living with a new home and lower taxes. The first and most clear way to benefit from the new
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There are many great reasons to consider retiring to a big city. Many Baby Boomers dream of retiring to beautiful vacation destinations. Age restricted active adult communities have responded by offering convenient living in picturesque settings. Whether dreams include a beach, mountain or desert re
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Central Florida active adult communities tend to be larger and more affordable than their conterparts along the coastal areas. The Sunshine State has long been a hot spot for retirement living, yet lately some active adults have been skipping the coastal areas and opting to settle in one of central
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The decision to pay cash or finance your retirement home depends on multiple factors. How you pay for your retirement home can have a noteworthy pecuniary impact during your retirement years. Choosing the right option should take into account retirement income, tax bracket, lifestyle, savings, healt
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Even retirees need a vacation. Jim and Lidia Beaver recently toured Italy and found the trip a relaxing change of pace from their usual retirement routine. Though some people envision retirement as a permanent vacation, retirees know that the reality is a bit less idyllic. Retirees may spend the maj
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Residents of Sun City Festival in Buckeye, AZ enjoy continuing education classes in the community's Sage Center for adult education. ASU offers classes as part of their Lifelong Learning Academy. Active adults know that learning does not end after high school or college graduation. Learning is a
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