Just because you're retired doesn't necessarily mean you wouldn't like to still be making money on the side, right? In fact, nearly four in every ten Americans are making extra money thanks to a side hustle. And now, active adults are getting in on the action for a number of reasons. This includes the opportunity to increase their long-term retirement savings.

Active adults who want to live life to the fullest will embrace all that Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch offers. This new 55+ community in Fulshear, Texas, just outside of Houston, offers an assortment of resort-style amenities coupled with spectacular private residences. Plans call for 700 single-family homes upon completion.

The Wilmington area in Northern Delaware is a great place for active adults to live. The immediate area has cultural attractions and great tax-free shopping, and the location also offers easy access to Interstate 95, cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., and some of the best beaches and oceanside recreation areas in the mid-Atlantic region.

Your new digs will reflect your tastes only, not someone else's, there is no tearing down of old wallpaper and out-of-date window treatments. Another big plus is that the home and its contents are brand new, and will have warranties. Today's modern homes also use improved materials like double-pane windows. Here are five New Jersey communities where the move-in condition is on offer.

The San Diego area is one of the most desirable places to retire in California. The region enjoys near-perfect weather all year, especially on the coast. With a thriving downtown, diverse cultural attractions, and renowned golf courses, there's a lot that San Diego has to offer today's active adults.

Most tourists are familiar with popular attractions like Red Sox games at Fenway Park, the "Cheers" Bar, Swan Boat rides, and the Boston Public Market. But, if you're looking for something a little more popular among locals, there are many less-known expeditions to consider while in town. Here are just a few.

Central Pennsylvania has several large metropolitan areas, charming small towns, and plenty of farmlands and rolling hills. For active adult homebuyers looking for smaller communities in this part of the Keystone State, there are many low-maintenance, high-quality living options. Here are some of the best.

Charlotte, North Carolina and its surrounding area is a popular place for active adults for a number of reasons. Home to a mild, yet four-season climate, there are outdoor recreation options, and popular entertainment options, Charlotte has many of the desired amenities for active adults. The area is also growing, which brings with it plenty of 55+ communities, many of which are affordable.

Drive across any highway or back road in Central Florida, and you're bound to see billboards advertising On Top of the World, a large and well-known 55+ community in Ocala. With 10,000 new and resale homes, it's one of the largest active adult communities in the state and one the most popular. That's due to a great location, plenty of amenities, and an extensive list of things to do.

For active adults looking to hone their golf game, there's no place like Dallas. Golf Digest ranked Dallas-Fort Worth as the nation's top golf city. Dallas boasts more than 200 courses for golfers of all levels, but active adults can often play the best golf right in their own 55+ community. Here's a look at five popular 55+ golf course communities in Dallas.