Retirement often brings a slower pace of life, and choosing where to settle down can be a great decision. For this study, Bankrate considered some of soon-to-be retirees and retired homeowners preferences in choosing which region to live, having concluded one's working or professional career. To find some objective answers to the 'where-to-retire' question, Bankrate ...
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