We were feeling a bit nostalgic for movies that shaped the Baby Boomer generation. Movies play a big role in our lives that reflect a special moment in time. They’re also great to share with our children and family because we love them so much. Baby Boomers are probably the most impacted by mo
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Now that you’ve found the perfect 55+ community, here’s how you can get your house sold and move there ASAP. Waiting for offers to roll in for your home is an anxiety-filled experience. The only thing that makes it worse is when that experience drags on unnecessarily, especially since th
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Four Seasons at Monroe offers all new construction homes in the heart of Middlesex County, New Jersey. Now selling in Middlesex County, New Jersey, is K. Hovnanian’s newest community in the Garden State: Four Seasons at Monroe. K. Hovnanian’s popular Four Seasons brand has become synonymous with
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For the second year in a row, The Villages has been awarded our community of the year. 55places.com is proud to announce 2015’s community of the year: The Villages in Florida. The Villages continues to be the standard-bearer of active adult communities. Although calling it an active adult communit
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HarborView is a picture-perfect 55+ community on the East Coast. Your ideal Long Island retirement awaits you at HarborView, conveniently located in Port Washington, New York. While many Baby Boomers are flocking to beaches for retirement, you don’t have to go that far from friends and family to g
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Active adult communities in Murrieta, like Four Seasons at Murrieta, offer a fun retirement lifestyle with amazing amenities. If you dream of retiring to warm temperatures and views of palm trees, you may want to look into the active adult communities of Murrieta, California. This city in Riverside
read moreThe Internet has changed how we do almost everything. See how it can help retirees with healthcare. Retirees in 2015 are living in a golden age of information. Almost any question you have can be easily answered by a quick Google search. In most instances, this is great news, but in the case of heal
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If done right, investing in real estate can benefit retirees. If you’re dealing with a smaller-than-desired nest egg, you may be looking for other ways to create retirement income. Two of the most common ways to do so are investing in the stock market and investing in real estate. So how can real
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The clubhouse at Brio boasts a collection of resort-style amenities for Baby Boomers. If you’ve ever desired retiring at the foot of majestic mountain ranges while having a thriving urban center at your fingertips, Brio in St. George, Utah has you covered. This brand new 55+ neighborhood sits in t
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Sun City is one of many communities with dazzling amenities where you can find an home in your budget. Think you can’t afford the retirement of your dreams? Think again. 55 Places is excited to announce our annual list of the 25 best value communities for 2015. As this list shows, living in a luxu
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Prescott Canyon Estates is a wonderful 55+ community that offers resale homes in Arizona. There are few retirement destinations in higher demand than Arizona. A dry climate, eclectic cities, and a rugged, dramatic landscape all come together in Arizona, and fewer cities exemplify that than Prescott.
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Why should you get a myRA plan? myRA is a new retirement savings account offered by the United States Department of the Treasury. Saving for retirement has become more and more difficult for many cash-strapped Americans, leading to the creation of the myRA program. This program, started by the feder
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Even if you love a four-season climate, a winter getaway is always a good idea. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, it is a great time to travel and regroup. Here are a few of our favorite winter travel options for every interest: For the Ski Lover… Hit the slopes in Park City, U
read moreThere are a lot of common beliefs about Baby Boomers in real estate that aren’t always true. With so much information swirling around the Internet these days, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. And it seems as if everyone from your kids to your mailman has well-meaning advice for retir
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It’s hard to pick a retirement location. It’s especially hard to agree on the same location as your partner. Retirement – you’ve probably been dreaming about it for years, and as it gets closer, more practical planning is becoming necessary. Everything from your budget to home si
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