The 10 Best Places to Retire in 2012

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THE 10 best places in the USA to retire, maybe so. But there was an article today about the couple retiring in their 70s to Belize (my country of citizenship having given up my US citizenship in 1989 for tax reasons). I retired to Thailand, where the country is safe and friendly, mature, and 25% of the USA/Europe cost of living, and half that of Belize. There are some good choices now in South America and Eastern Europe, so one could make a list of the 10 best International choices. Why not benefit from massive savings and a quieter, safer life, by making the overseas choice?

Paul Muller 6:31PM November 21, 2011

if you're a middle ager looking for a place for the old folks--northern calif is good-there's a damp cold climate 7 months of the year--they will have horrible arthritis-and lung problems--shortening their life expectancy greatly--and saving you from liquidating their estates for medical expenses !

jim of CA 6:12PM November 21, 2011

To the Upper Canadian. There are a million reasons not to go to Canada eh!

Mike Hemmert of ME 3:44PM November 21, 2011

Rep de Panama is great with benefits for retires and visas.
Live in the mountain withh all year spring and summer weather or at the coast with 30 plus and you can live in between and choose your climat.
What could be better with great coffe and great people.

Christina 9:53AM November 21, 2011

How about Malayisa KL Rent 600 a month or less Food 3 to 7 Dollars a meal,cheap tour packages year round Great place and I meet lots of Canadian and US people here. Check this place out I love it

kl Malaysia of AL 11:50PM November 20, 2011

Retire to the United States? Good grief. A nice place to visit, but to live in a gated community/culture/country, and a rogue country at that, one that has nuclear weapons but not public healthcare. Not for this Canadian.

the Upper Canadian 6:00PM November 20, 2011

In South America, Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador is number 1, where there is a Resort, Country Club, Hotels, Golf Course is planned.

Wayne Stauble 4:49PM November 20, 2011

Boone, NC and surrounding Mountain Communities, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock, are wonderful places to live, enjoy, vacation, and retire. Friendly people, of all ages, make this High Country a very special destination. I highly recommend the area to anyone that loves the Mountains, Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Canoeing, Running, Golf, Fly Fishing, and Nature itself, belongs up here. Altitudes range from 4,000' to 5,600' on the top of Beech Mountain, NC.
Come on up and see for yourself.
Mountain Mike
Mountain Mike Realty
www.MountainMikeRealty.com
828-387-2003

Mike Goldstein of NC 10:59AM November 20, 2011

were are the best to retire.

dave p of OH 4:51PM November 18, 2011

I'm retired here in Greenville SC. I lived in Pittsburgh Pa. And also in Boston Mass.I must tell you, If you want to live in Pittsburgh you will live with great people.I coulden't move back, but I LOVE THE PEOPLE. As for anything near Boston to live when retired, think it over. The traffic, the weather,the people.Everything fits one word. Miserable. Greenville SC. is great for every type of person in the USA.

John fry of SC 4:12PM November 14, 2011