In 1997, financial advisor Stephen Pollan and author Mark Levine stirred up some controversy with the four-step plan presented in "Die Broke." This radical book became a national bestseller, but not everyone agrees with Pollan's financial strategy, which includes essentially giving up on the idea of retirement.

Earlier this month, Del Webb changed the name of one of its Florida developments from Riverwood at Nocatee to Del Webb Ponte Vedra. This active adult community is located just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and only 20 miles from Jacksonville, making it a great destination for those who enjoy coastal living near a thriving urban center.

The Chicagoland area is home to many diverse active adult communities. There are newer developments and more well-established neighborhoods. They range from having less than 100 homes to well over 5,000 residences, including options to fit nearly any budget.

With a spacious clubhouse, fabulous amenities, numerous social clubs and a picturesque setting, Sun City Carolina Lakes is one of North Carolina’s most impressive active adult communities. This sprawling Del Webb age-restricted community also boasts a prime location which makes it an ideal destination for active adult retirees.

A few weeks ago we did a post on "If A Woman Designed the Perfect Home, It Would Include..." We got an overwhelming response from our female readers, and even had some great comments about other attractions our aspiring female architects would put in their ideal retirement homes. Well, men, it is your turn. What home features do you want most?

Del Webb's Solera at Oak Valley Greens is an active adult community with unique floor plans, a desirable location, and numerous amenities and social clubs for residents to enjoy. Active adults looking for a community near Los Angeles or San Diego may just find home at Solera at Oak Valley Greens.

Many active adults have questions about Social Security. What is the best age to claim? Should you claim them as soon as you are eligible or wait to maximize your benefits? What are the tax implications and how do benefits differ if you are married? Here, we answer some of those questions.

Part of the greater ChampionsGate community, BellaTrae by Del Webb is an age-targeted enclave ideal for 55+ homebuyers. With access to the community's very own 18-hole golf course and numerous amenities, what will you find to love about BellaTrae?

Many active adults think of Arizona and Florida when they think of relocating for retirement, but Southern New Jersey has a lot to offer active adults. With numerous communities in some of the most desirable counties in the state, will you find homes in Southern New Jersey?

Most people may think that Arizona is composed only of arid deserts, but that is not entirely true. Hassayampa Village is an all-ages community that offers an oasis of a green mountainside. Active adults interested in an all-ages community with the classic amenities of a 55+ community will love Hassayampa Village.