Retirement Planning Resources

55places has cultivated everything you need to know about retirement planning. Below, you’ll find retirement guides for our most popular states, general information about 55+ communities, all the awards we’ve handed out over the past year, and ways you can enjoy retirement outside of the community. Take a look and you’ll find all your retirement planning needs.

State Retirement Guides

• Retirement Guide to Arizona
• Retirement Guide to California
• Retirement Guide to Florida
• Retirement Guide to Illinois
• Retirement Guide to New Jersey
• Retirement Guide to New York
• Retirement Guide to North Carolina
• Retirement Guide to Pennsylvania
• Retirement Guide to South Carolina
• Retirement Guide to Texas

55+ Community Info

• Active Adult vs. Age-Restricted: What is the Difference?
• How Do I Buy a home in an Active Adult Community?
• Retirement Communities: What Are the Differences?
• The Benefits of Living in a 55+ Community
• The 55places Guide to Active Adult Community Rentals
• What Are Lot Fees in 55+ Communities?
• Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing a 55+ Community
• Can My Children Inherit My Home in a 55+ Community?
• What Happens When Your Age-Restricted Community Goes All Ages?
• How to Choose the Right Retirement Community for You

Community Awards

• The 55 Best 55+ Active Adult Communities of 2019
• The 50 Best-Selling Active Adult Communities of 2019
• The Most Popular Active Adult Communities of 2019
• The 25 Best Value Communities of 2019
• The Best Coming Soon 55+ Communities of 2019
• The Most Affordable Places to Retire in 2019
• The 10 Best New Communities of 2019
• The 20 Best Places to Retire in 2018

Active Adult Info

• The Active Adult Guide to River Cruises
• The Active Adult Guide to Online Dating
• The Best Travel Apps and Sites for Your Next Trip
• Why Bicycling is Such a Great Active for Active Adults
• The Active Adult Guide to Cannabis
• The Best Video Games for Active Adults
• Visiting 55+ Communities on Your Spring Training Trip
• Pickleball: Everything You Need to Know About America's Fastest-Growing Sport
• The Beginners Guide to Yoga for Active Adults
• Everything You Need to Know About Bocce
• Stretch Studios: The Next Fitness Trend Among Retirees
• Budget Vacation Ideas Every Retiree Should Know
• The Active Adult Guide to Downsizing Homes
• The Best States for Retirement Taxes
• How to Decide Which State to Retire