Retirement

 Is North Carolina a good place to retire? With its rich history, beautiful mountain views, stunning coastlines, and a fabulous arts, music, and entertainment scene — not to mention its favorable tax benefits and low cost of living — current retirees living in North Carolina would likely answer yes. But where are the best places in NC to retire? Read on to find out!

If you’re looking to retire to a place with stunning natural beauty, easy access to world-class healthcare, and an affordable cost of living, then Colorado could be the place for you. Want to know the best places to retire in Colorado? Here are 12 of our favorites.

If you would prefer your golden years to have a warm, Southwestern persuasion, then Arizona should be at the top of your list. When you make the choice to retire in Arizona, you’ll be in good company, as those aged 65+ account for 17.1 percent of the population, and Arizona ranks 12th when it comes to having the most retired folks in the U.S. So is retiring in Arizona for you? Let’s find out!

Want to retire on the East Coast in one of the most affordable states in the region? Then you may want to seriously consider Maine. From benefits to budgeting, pros and even cons, here’s the info you need to know before you go.

Home to camellias, cotton, and Crimson Tide, Alabama is one of the best places you can retire not only in the Southern U.S.. It’s a supremely senior-friendly state with warm weather year-round, Gulf Coast towns to settle down, and golf courses for days. Affordability is another major perk of retiring in Alabama, with a low cost of living and plenty of tax benefits for retirees to enjoy. Read on for the full breakdown.