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Best Rretirement States
Although it is obvious that many seniors prefer the warm climate and leisure activities of states such as Florida and Texas, they are not necessarily the best for retirement planning locations, especially if income is concerned. One thing you need to take into consideration is the type of income tax the state has, as they vary from state to state and some states do not have one. This is an oversimplified way to judge the tax burden of a state, and can lead to paying very high amounts each year in taxes. In fact, some of the states that have no income tax, often more than make up for it in other forms of taxes.
People who have retired find it important to become more aggressive with their savings and look for states such as Pennsylvania, where there is no charge for people receiving retirement income. Although this is an understandable reaction, failure to look closer can cost these seniors a great deal of money. Perversely, Pennsylvania is actually one of the most expensive places in the United States to live. The average property tax in Harrisburg, PA, is around $6,551, however, in April 2008 homeowners began to see an average property tax cut of $169 per household. Combine that with $840 on average in sales tax, and Pennsylvania residents are typically paying around $7,391 in taxes per year, depending on their annual income.
There are states that are more economically friendly to seniors, such as, Arkansas, and Delaware. Living in Dover, DE, costs on average around $543 per year in taxes with the minimum tax is $75.00 and a maximum tax of $165,000.00. Another place to find good retirement locations that is more friendly in taxes would be the state of Kentucky, the average resident senior pays around $1,000 in taxes per year. Kentucky taxes are much lower than several other states that seniors may consider as a choice place to retire. People living in Florida pay an average of $3,000 per year in taxes.
Even though income tax is one of the major factors in the overall tax burden, it is still something seniors need to take into consideration when deciding on a place of retirement. Be sure to research the cost of homes, as well as the general cost of living. In areas with high home prices, property tax can really end up costing an arm and a leg each year. Avoid paying too much by researching state tax laws before making a move.
Resources such as Kiplinger and Taxsites.com can help greatly in the search for the best retirement states. Taking both state taxes and cost of living expenses will help you determine which will be the most suitable place for you to live. Now that you have some good starting tips to help you make a good choice for a retirement location, you may want to enjoy a few of my favorite retirement quotes: “Retirement: That’s when you return from work one day and say, “Hi, Honey, I’m home – forever” – Gene Perret. Another is: “A lot of our friends complain about their retirement, we tell ’em to get a life” – (Larry Laser).
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Kentucky Blue Grass State Elements Shot Glass $5.95 Here’s a very rare and hard to find souvenir collectible shot glass from Kentucky. It’s a 5x6cm style shot glass measuring 2.25″ tall and 1.8″ in diameter…. |
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AHeirloom’s Kentucky State Cutting Board $34.00 Our signature state shaped cutting boards are designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, NY, by our small housewares company AHeirloom. Each board is drawn, scaled and cut to reflect the true curvature of some of our favorite state borderlines, as precise as possible. To provide maximum durability and longevity our cutting boards are made of strong, bamboo constructed with 3-ply formaldehyde free st… |
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Kentucky State Cookie Cutter $1.88 Kentucky State cookie cutter constructed of tinplate steel. Hand wash and towel dry…. |
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Alison Krauss & Union Station – Live $8.43 Two CD LIVE set in a slimline double jewelbox as Alison Krauss + Union Station. Light scuffs on discs will not affect play…. |
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Road Trips: Vol. 2, No. 3 – Wall of Sound (2 CD) $30.98 Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the spectacular Wall of Sound, we invite you on a sonic excursion into back-to-back shows from June of ’74. Propelled by the heart-thumping power of the Wall, these shows capture the band during a period of heightened intensity and brilliant musicianship. Disc one finds the Wall of Sound towering over the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa for a Thursday, Jun… |
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100 Favorite Patriotic Songs $9.98 Disc 1:1. America The Beautiful2. All Quiet On The Potomac Tonight3. Ballad Of The Green Berets4. On Top Of Old Smokey5. Coyote Warrior6. Semper Fidelis7. Breeze From Alabama8. Onward Christian Soldiers9. Come Where My Love Lies Dreming10. Patriot11. Sweet Betsy From Pike12. The Marines’ Hymn13. America Is14. When Johnny Comes Marching Home15. Happy The Soldier16. American Trilogy17. Home Sweet Ho… |
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Kentucky Rifle $15.00 … |
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NCAA Kentucky Wildcats Wall Mural Vinyl Sticker Sports Logos A386 $29.99 Wall Art Decoration Vinyl Decal Sticker Install Area : The decals can be applied on all smooth surfaces, such as Walls, Doors, Windows, Closets, Plastic, Metal, Tiles etc. – Without much effort and cost you can decorate and style your home. – Applying decals on a bumpy surface will be a bit more difficult. – The colors could be slightly different depending on your monitor setting. – PLEASE make a … |
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NCAA Kentucky Wildcats Wall Mural Vinyl Sticker Sports Logos A387 $29.99 Wall Art Decoration Vinyl Decal Sticker Install Area : The decals can be applied on all smooth surfaces, such as Walls, Doors, Windows, Closets, Plastic, Metal, Tiles etc. – Without much effort and cost you can decorate and style your home. – Applying decals on a bumpy surface will be a bit more difficult. – The colors could be slightly different depending on your monitor setting. – PLEASE make a … |
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