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AARP ranks the ten worst places to live in retirement.
Here are the 10 worst states for retirement, and some of the reasons why each is on the list. With this MoneyRates.com ranking the No. 1 spot is the worst of the worst.
10. Rhode Island — high property taxes
9. Maryland — high property taxes and other costs
8. Maine — low life expectancy and harsh climate
6. New York (tie) — high property taxes and other costs
6. Ohio (tie) — low life expectancy
5. Massachusetts — high property taxes and other costs
4. Illinois — high property taxes and high unemployment
2. Alaska (tie) — high cost-of-living and harsh climate
2. Pennsylvania (tie) — low life expectancy and tough economy
1. Michigan — harsh weather and a tough economic climate
Read about MoneyRate’s list of best-rated states for retirement.
eternal cracker p
October 26th, 2012
Just friggin crammed full of progs.
serfer62
October 26th, 2012
Lemonade stands are prohibited?
Menderman
October 26th, 2012
Huh?
“The criteria include climate, crime rate, life expectancy and economic conditions such as cost of living, job opportunities and taxes.”
job opportunities is criteria for great places to retire?
That is just wrong…obama’s new normal…retirement means being the “helpful hardware man or bring a wal-mart greeter…
Menderman
October 26th, 2012
^^^being….
I an still typing with my eyes closed…
barass obiden
dba_vagabond_trader
October 26th, 2012
Kind of offended CT didn’t make it, are they kidding? 2nd highest fuel tax, which includes heating oil, cost of living off the charts and they nickel and dime you to death on fees, licenses registration, etc. Plus the weather sux.
Moe Tom
October 26th, 2012
AARP sucks Join AMAC.
SgtZim
October 26th, 2012
Most appropriate acronym ever-progressive wretch(es/ing)
jclady
October 26th, 2012
So the best place for retiring when you have a fixed income is the most expensive state in the country.
Sounds like typical AARP propoganda.
Bad Brad
October 26th, 2012
That list is B.S. California would be at least number 5. Good climates a great thing unless you can’t afford to eat.
even steven
October 26th, 2012
Retire? Yeah, right. I work in the private sector. I’ll be working until the moment I drop dead. Retirement is for unionized government employees.
Lisl
October 26th, 2012
Alaska! What!!?? This is a great place to retire, as long as you stay away from Juneau.
Lisl
October 26th, 2012
Oh and by the way, that northern tier of the US is worse than most of Alaska, the areas of which Outsiders are most likely to settle. I doubt many people will retire to Nome or Barrow. Mat-Su, maybe–and Minnesota is way colder.
And we haven’t quite reached 8$ for a box of cereal as in Hawaii, plus, thanks to Jay Hammond, the people own the state’s oil and receive a dividend each year, which helps offset some costs.
I can see why some people would still not choose Alaska, but to say it ranks that close to the worst is a bit extreme.
Moe Tom
October 26th, 2012
Even Steven. Keep going’ mucho grasias. hee,hee.
Oh Oh no berry funny. berry true.
Ohio Dan
October 27th, 2012
Nobody retires to Ohio. A lot stay here because they love their kids or can’t afford to leave.
Bad Brad
October 27th, 2012
Dan, Might have something to do with the Bengals. The eternally sucking team.
Two-Headed Snake
October 27th, 2012
I want to live in a state where they encourage you to shoot criminals. I don’t care if it’s -50° below year round. Fuck AARP!
Nutjob
October 27th, 2012
They are the last of of the 57 states Obama visited on his campaign stop?
ETM
October 27th, 2012
9 went for Obama in 2008.
Corky
October 27th, 2012
I lived in Hawai’i and except for the beautiful scenery–it sucked. Not for the high cost of living but the pure hatred the “natives” have for the United States. They do not want to be a state and they blame non-natives for everything. We had a pest exterminator to our house who proceeded to blame it on us (meaning non-Hawai’ians) because we brought the bugs with us. Obama fits right in. I loved Arizona though.
solomon
October 27th, 2012
yay I’m no 1!!!! wooo hoooo!!!! from the prog-tod governor aka Gov Gump. to The capitol that got buried under the now sitting on a “upside down bar stool because he likes it that way” Congress person Cicilline. That’s financially buried. ahh fuck it the list is to long.
solomon
October 27th, 2012
oops i misread it …. matbe thats why im number ten…. sorry folks….. drive through……
phil.arbeit
October 27th, 2012
9 are run by progtard governors, ergo AARP approved?
Mr.Gates
October 27th, 2012
FEEs! In New York, it costs $30 for a friggin’ fishing license so I can take my 8 year old out in a row boat. WTF?! Governor Wonder doubled all the fees and licenses in The Titanic State.
Roadmaster
October 27th, 2012
AZ would be truly fine, if not for the infestation of lib-dorks, especially in Tucson. Dhimmicrats completely control the county Board of Supervisors, School Board, and city council which means we’re “blessed” daily with a never ending parade of STUPID!!! These idiots can waste millions like Obama does billions.
Wages suck – haven’t gotten a raise in almost 5 years, but I don’t complain seeing as how I was hired in at the very top of the pay scale. The wife hasn’t had a raise in 3 years. If not for bonuses which I get almost every month because my shop is really busy, rebuilding BIG, expensive parts for mining equipment through the West, Mexico and sometimes Canada, we’d have to pinch more pennies than we do.
Gas, food and utilities keep rising, higher and higher. Wanna know why the economy grew by 2% last quarter? We’re getting hosed, just, to get by.
missinmich
October 27th, 2012
At state level, Gov. Snyder is doing all he can to reverse the hell that Granholm put us through. Probably won’t see much more marked improvement until Fed. policies are reversed.
I currently live in the last conservative area left in Michigan, but that too is being assulted by stinking liberal/ commies.
As far as our weather, if you don’t enjoy 4 distinct seasons, and can’t handle a little snow, I suggest you stay the f*** out of Michigan.
*** Last statement directed at any of our libtard asswipe douchenozzle “friends”. All others are welcome to visit.
Absolute muddjuice
October 27th, 2012
Yippee. I live in the worst state to retire in! Trust me, it’s not the best state to work in either.
@ missinmich
I also live in the last bastion of conservatism in MI, the Alamo known as West MI. Are you any where near GR?
FreeMan & Sarah Voting Early & Often
October 27th, 2012
It isn’t that 1 and 2 pay into AARP less? Right
percy
October 27th, 2012
“the pure hatred the “natives” have for the United States. They do not want to be a state and they blame non-natives for everything. ”
used to listen to Savage everyday and he said all the time that the catholics went out to hawaii to do good and did VERY well…
missinmich
October 27th, 2012
@ muddjuice.
I grew up in GR.
I now live closer to the lakeshore, roughly a half hour out of GR, in the Zeeland area. I would say Holland/ Zeeland area, but Holland is becoming too lib infested to qualify as a safe haven anymore.
Absolute muddjuice
October 27th, 2012
@ missinmich
At least you don’t live in Sausagetuck. I grew up in Wyoming/Kentwood area. Still live generally in that area.
Speaking of the wonders of MI…..how about them Tigers!!!!!!???!!!
missinmich
October 27th, 2012
@ muddjuice
I’m not sure if you’ll get this, since this article will be “archived” soon.
Yeah, I don’t go anywhere near Saugatuck if I can help it.
Growing up, I lived in the Godwin district (Go Wolverines!).
If you were closer to Kentwood, I assume you were a rival.
And yes, gotta love those Tigers and the way they can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory every time. Lord I wish they played the way they did in 1984.
Absolute muddjuice
October 28th, 2012
@ Missinmi
That’s crazy. I went to Kelloggsville. The rival on Division Ave. small world, eh….?
Nutjob
October 28th, 2012
States with the most municipal union employees?