The 5 Best States to Retire During TURBULENT Financial Times

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This video discusses the 5 best states to retire during turbulent financial times. There is no doubt that we are in difficult financial times and the effect on retirees is particularly pronounced. There are a lot of considerations when thinking about moving to a friendlier more cost-effective state including, crime, culture, proximity to family and friends and of course the cost of living.
This video takes the 50 states in the United States and methodically eliminates those that don’t serve a retiree using the categories above. The end result is a well thought out conclusion on the best places to retire in the USA.
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@EleanorMabel 11 дней назад

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

@Elliot-Ivan 11 дней назад

I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.

@EleanorMabel 11 дней назад

@@Elliot-Ivan That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

@Elliot-Ivan 11 дней назад

@@EleanorMabel My advisor is Victoria Carmen Santaella

@Elliot-Ivan 11 дней назад

You can look her up online..

@imohimoh3441 11 дней назад

@@Elliot-Ivan The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?..

@mvp019 Год назад

One problem in the USA is that no matter where you live, medical care is never affordable. The criminal cabal between legislators and the medical industry (Pharma, Insurance, and facility-owning corporations) has created a complete mess for the country.

@freedomlife3623 Год назад

Talk to your GOP congresspersons and senators. They are the ones against universal health care.

@zoomzoom3950 Год назад

c'mon man, you know our ruling elites need to send our tax money overseas so they can launder it more easily. Zelensky's Folly is just the latest after Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya,...

@mares3841 Год назад

So true. I couldn't believe that I was charged nearly 500 bucks to cover office overhead - like renting a motel room by the hour?! - for the few minutes that my dermatologist to spray a few spots on my face. Then I was of course also charged for doctor's time, etc.

@mvp019 Год назад

@@mares3841 A friend of mine was telling me about his father being in the hospital for a couple of weeks before he passed - the bill was over $500,000! Now Medicare picked it up most of that, but it points to a huge part of the problem: the fact that he stated this to me like it was "normal" and the fact that CMS is getting ripped off by the medical industry, which ultimately affects all retirees and taxpayers. This country has turned into one giant grift. We have the best government money can buy.

@laurend3607 Год назад

@@mares3841 It sounds like you had cryotherapy to remove spots, skin tags, keratosis, etc off your face. NO INSURANCE covers that. You should have checked with various dermatologists to find out their price to do that then go with the cheapest, or with the one you felt was the most competent. When something isn’t affecting your health, it will be an out of pocket expense. You can’t complain about that.

@theresarowe1656 Год назад

Left Michigan and retired in Vermont. Great decision for us. Low crime, low cost insurances. Beautiful seasons, active community. Would like warmer weather, but didn't have that in Michigan, either.

@mumseyllama Год назад

Welcome! From a flat lander who's lived in Vermont for 20 years.

@MrCPPG Год назад

Visited Vermont in 2014. The fellow at the tourism office was folksy but the average folks were rather cold.

@davidd34 Год назад

@@MrCPPG probably the weather affecting their personality.

@RogerL Год назад

I would add climate as an important variable. Moved to Vermont two years ago. It is chilly for a few months but seemingly less then it used to be. Under climate change, the northeast is expected to warm up. As the south and west heats up a lot.

@WoodworkerDan Год назад

I almost did that. I was living in Grand Rapids, and ended up retiring near Alpena, but I almost went to Brattleboro, Vermont.

@terrimykland1621 8 месяцев назад

I'd love a version of this video showing the top 5 states that fit these criteria with moderate weather - I want to be able to walk outdoors year round - better for health, saves on utilities - great for retirement.

@vinyl1Earthlink Год назад

A lot of affordability depends on your personal situation. If you live in an expensive state, but you bought your house many years ago and paid it off, and you live in a town with low property tax, you may have a great deal already. Studies have shown that retirees spend about 40% of their income on housing, so if your housing costs are very low you might consider staying put.

@Ted_E_Bear Год назад

Harland David Sanders was an American businessman, best known for founding fast food chicken restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken and later acting as the company's brand ambassador and symbol. His name and image are still symbols of the company.

@JohnJohn-wr1jo Год назад

Best known yes, but most interesting fact is that he moved his wife out of the main house and moved a waitress in. Wife continued to run the restaurant. Whole new meaning to finger lickin chicken

@traybern Год назад

He was NOT a Colonel!!!!

@garyschlagel995 Год назад

THANKS, JEFF! FOR THE INFORMATIVE INFORMATION! AND THE PICTURE OF YOUR DAD WITH THE COLONEL!

@PippyKatStamper Год назад

Colonel Harland David Sanders - the iconic image behind Kentucky Fried Chicken. His life story is a perfect example of the tenacity and hard work that paved the way for so many fledgling entrepreneurs. This video is very timely in that I am just starting to plan on where I want to retire in the next two years. Sadly, the five states mentioned are no where near my radar - but the information you have provided to reach the list of five is outstanding!! Along with affordability and safety, I would want to add tax information; active adult community; friendliness; drivability and weather. Part of my research at the moment is finding active senior condos/apartments in a variety of states. Like you said early on in your video, it would be nice to live near people my own age with similar interests. Thank you for ALL of your very informative and helpful videos. Really appreciate the time you take to educate your followers!!

@lukemn29 Год назад

An isolated island in the South Pacific sounds great right about now.

@skepticalmechanic Год назад

Until war that is…

@traybern Год назад

NEVER get sick!!!

@peterschorn1 28 дней назад

There are people already there. And they don't like you.

@CarlasLovingWife Год назад

I did not expect to see Col Sanders. That just made my day!

@cgeorge6250 Год назад

Col Sanders!! Always so much great info. Thank you

@willjay916 Год назад

Geography doesn't solve problems because wherever you go, there you are. Grow where you are planted. At retirement you need your MD, your attorney, your accountant, and a community that sustains you. You will need to pick and choose how you allocate your ime, talent, and resources, but you've been doing that all along.

@davidd34 Год назад

I don't have any of the 4 you mentioned and I'm fine with that no matter where I live. Grew up in military family. Figure so far I've moved 75 times and no place is home. Missed stability growing up like a lot of people have growing up in one place. No friends cause either they or I moved.

@JBoy340a Год назад

Property tax rate should be a factor, and how they change over time, especially for people of retirement age. Property tax cuts into your life style when you retire.

@timwitcher3699 Год назад

I appreciate this list and would love it if expanded it to the top 10 or 20.

@joachimmilberg2313 Год назад

📌Do what everybody else is doing if you are okay with only having what everybody else has.Information that will pay you everyday, you've got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability. Choose to grow and elevate your mind by studying audios, videos, attending conferences that will give you the edge!

@debbiecowdrey1358 Год назад

Investment guidance sounds like a great idea,thought about it before but never knew how to go about it.

@andreavenghaus354 Год назад

@@debbiecowdrey1358 In situations like this,I always recommend to people on getting guidance at least from someone that understands price action and all that while you strive on improving yourself by watching videos and learning fundamental analysis.

@ernestradner156 Год назад

@@debbiecowdrey1358 I used to invest on my own because of making your money work for you mentality but never made any progress until I sought the guidance of Juan Antonio Landa and she has made me understand that strategy is everything.

@margaretheemilia4141 Год назад

Wow…..Juan Antonio Landa?

@harrisvangeest5134 Год назад

I basically follow her trade pattern and haven’t regretted doing so.Hence I can confidently say I’m impressed by my returns so far.

@generitaldato794 Год назад

I appreciate all that you do to keep us informed on money matters. That said, numbers and statistics can be misleading and don’t tell the whole story. This analysis paints with a broad brush. There are huge differences with these metrics within each of the mentioned states. For example; in Florida, the cost of living difference from Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area and the Ocala Gainesville area is substantial.

@danherrick5785 Год назад

Video starts at 12:08...

@pnowikow Год назад

Great information as always thank you

@scottginter4962 Год назад

Love your videos! I thought it was very interesting to hear you lived in Hawaii as a child and that your father was a helo pilot. I also lived at Schofield Barracks as a 10 year old (1973-1976) And my father was a helicopter pilot, 2 tours in Nam. Hawaii was definitely my favorite tour! Waianae was the best beach on the Island in my young memory. North shore came in 2nd. Keep up the great videos and Shaka brah!!! Col Sanders!!!

@joycegonzales4994 Год назад

I live in NM and I think your probably right on safety.

@Crazyreseller Год назад

I take serious issue with Illinois being on your list. I live here and it’s expensive! The property taxes are insane. Cost of living is high as well. Further evaluation is needed.

@jack333p Год назад

Agreed 👍

@Seniormexico1968 Год назад

Thanks for the video! None of the top 5 would be in my retirement list!

@2023Red Год назад

Interesting! We did the same ranking using Google date ten years ago. We chose Arizona for Mayo Clinic. And housing prices back then. As an offshoot, we may visit your top three next summer given we think the current economic conditions wane.

@lisaharrington6488 Год назад

Col. Sanders. Very interesting and informative video. Thank you and thank you to your father for his service!

@SantaBarbaraAlberto Год назад

Interesting correlation between affordability and safety. Other factors such as healthcare and family proximity are definitely on point. Other factors to consider are food and energy security. Portugal and Panama are great choices. We chose Mexico due to proximity to family but considered Panama and Portugal alternatives. Wyoming, Michigan, Wisconsin, are northern Midwestern states. Absolutely not based on weather alone. Col. Sanders, Kentucky Fired Chicken.

@mellifluouspurr8409 Год назад

Good comments about having a good relationship with your MD. Also having an advocate (family or other) helps.

@dlg5485 Год назад

Colonel Sanders haha...great photo. Personally, I don't mind a little bit of winter weather. I've lived in Ohio my entire life and I've come to appreciate the change of seasons. Maybe it's the rebirth of nature in the sprint, who knows, but I don't think I'd want to live anywhere without that. Also, the beauty of retirement is that you can travel to whatever whether you wish, if you get tired of the weather where you live. The 'snow bird' folks figured this out decades ago. I think Tennessee offers a happy medium for weather.

@clwest3538 Год назад

I have really learned a lot from your vids! Thank you! I'm a couple years out from retirement. As you stated, the criteria is personal. Personally, I would not want to be trapped on a large collection of volcanoes located miles out to sea (I don't care how 'wonderful' it is!) nor a spongy, alligator ridden, swampy, hurricane prone peninsula - all that water! Not a strong swimmer and after having the sand sucked out from under my feet and landing on a stinking pile of kelp as a kid on a CA beach, I gave up the ocean (well, any body of water actually like lakes etc) - I like to visit, but not live there. Additionally, getting a crick in my neck trying to see the sky doesn't interest me either so mountains are out for me. But then, I'm a flat-lander who loves watching the sky & weather, working with my horse and a 'southwest US lite" lifestyle. Living in OK I have found the weather and the medical to be quite adequate (within reason - 3 day springs & autumns are a bit nuts) - but I am generally healthy, outdoorsy type; and it helps that my extended family live within a 2 mile and/or 3 hour driving radius.

@jstravelers4094 Год назад

"Living in OK"???? If you're living in Oklahoma, you're in one of the top 5 worst states for medical. And a relative of mine confirmed this!

@clwest3538 Год назад

@@jstravelers4094 Guess that depends on what you want/need medically and your relationship with your healthcare provider. Its that whole 'personal' thing.

@PianoMatronNeeNee Год назад

I’m in south Florida. While the weather is great , crime and cost of living is bad!

@righteousone1 Год назад

Florida is extremely overrated.

@michaelfredzich3097 Год назад

I am old enough to remember when Colonel Sanders was just getting Kentucky Fried Chicken started. Believe it or not, his first franchise was in Utah, which is where we live, and we love being retired in the state with the youngest population. It is a definite plus for us. We watch our neighbor's young children playing in a park-like conglomerations of back yards that are not divided by fences or social barriers. They are like "extra" grandchildren for us!

@BillUtah Год назад

Too bad that Utah is not tax friendly to retirees. 👎 3900 south and State street was the first one.

@AlamoDon Год назад

Great job. Even Col Sanders would love it!

@jeffswoyer9898 Год назад

Jeff, I enjoy your videos. I was watching on your "competitors" regarding the 2022/2023 Spending Bill, specifically parts related to retirement. I hope that you will do a video regarding retirement changes. Finally, as I'm listening to your video on Christmas Eve, in Kansas City, I'm freezing, as we are stuck in a refrigerator (which should break by midweek).

@richardc488 Год назад

Thank you Mr Schmidt

@MuckoJumbie Год назад

Thank you so much for the invaluable information that you provide to us Jeff ! If followed, it literally gives us a better existence !

@markfox2922 Год назад

Good video Jeff.

@walterbazarewski2496 Год назад

Great information on the top five. As I read in another comment, it would be great to hear what the top 10 are. Also, being a visual person, it would be great to see the states on your white board. This will allow people to take a picture of the top five or ten, if you do one. Allowing people to see the list at all times. Again, thank you for the information.

@edgarv3984 Год назад

Thank you for the detailed video and the gentleman with the cane next to your dad is Colonel Sanders.

@db8646 Год назад

You must be commended for your success, and your service to humanity.

@randybrickson4290 Год назад

He must!

@ytr8989 Год назад

The winters are bad in all but one, being West Virginia, but it’s also quite humid in the summer.

@drbethekoch6295 Год назад

An ice storm every winter for those living in the West Virginia "hills" is a lot more dangerous than a giant dump of snow up to 18" in a 50 degree below zero Minnesota winter.

@JohnJohn-wr1jo Год назад

WVA has long miserable winters.

@raymccarty4612 Год назад

I met him as a child in the 1960's. My father was working on his campaign for Kraft Foods in the 1960's.

@Ithumpify Год назад

I live in DeSoto County Mississippi and I think I'll stay here for now.

@mrspunk61 Год назад

Very interesting video. I know Mississippi always gets dumped upon but my daughter went to college there and got her Masters. She then got her first job at the University of Memphis, stayed for a year and couldn't wait to get out of the area, way to dangerous. I was thrilled when she decided to quit her job and Move. Where did she move, back to Mississippi along the Gulf coast. She loves Mississippi and the people are extremely friendly. I'm from NY so it almost seems like a trick. I've been down there twice now and I gotta say it's a pretty nice place. A lot of people retire down there and it seems to have everything you need. It is different then the rest of the state just like many other ocean or Gulf towns are different than inland areas . She researched it but had visited before and believe me I researched as well when she said she wanted to move down there. Yes it's Hot for 2/3rds of the year but the Winter is mild. I also think it is important to move near an airport, Gulfport Mississippi has a beautiful airport that takes 5 minutes to get through security. When you retire you want people to visit and you still want to visit people. Like any coastal area you need to watch the weather but that's like all of the East and Gulf coasts

@pensacola321 Год назад

In Alabama they say " at least we are not Mississippi".

@mrspunk61 Год назад

@@pensacola321 Both states get dumped on actually and you kind of made my point. Alabama along the coast seems pretty nice as well. That's all I've seen but I know many retire down there as well

@topplacetoLive 4 месяца назад

great video

@yanjuras Год назад

Harland David Sanders! :) Thank you for these videos. While my situation dictates differing conclusions at times, your clear explanations of the ideas presented and the tools to apply them have greatly reduced the doubt in my mind as to my future. Money is no longer a thing that I worry (much) about wrt to retirement. The main question has now become when: will in be ~36 months or more like 75?

@maximac222 Год назад

Colonel Sanders... can't help but smell fried chicken when you see his image. Terrific stats and presentation, as always. Friends in real estate reported that last year, they had a huge influx of buyer clients here in Alabama from all over the country. Buyers for my mother's home were moving back here from Ecuador. They had moved there when he sold his business and retired (so they could live off of SS easily) but eventually became frustrated with the inability to communicate/language barrier in every day errands & life. (Sorta thought one might consider that before making such a leap.) However, they landed where they could easily pay cash for a home in a decent neighborhood, and referred other friends to the area. Found that very interesting!

@skeller61 Год назад

Thanks for your videos, there’s always food for thought. I was wondering when you were in Hawaii. I was there from ‘64-‘67, also a military brat (even though I hate the term). Hawaii was much different back then. My dad bought a house for $13,000 (though it had some strange 99 year lease of the land, but I don’t know the details). Anyway, I went into the Air Force, as well, and can verify it’s an excellent way to sample different places to decide where you want to live or retire. I wonder how many people who are thinking of relocating for retirement have not travelled much in their lives? I would recommend renting for a couple of months to see if you like the place before committing to a major move.

@jdenino6022 Год назад

Visited Hawaii in 1983 it was absolutely beautiful back then.

@jeroldpaquette9068 Год назад

By the way, you have a great channel!

@bluecollarmark Год назад

The Colonel. Love the chicken. Also, love your channel. Helped me tremendously.

@cashflow68 Год назад

I love the stock more.

@traybern Год назад

SELF NAMED Colonel.

@Rdominca Год назад

I liked both this video and the one about living outside the US. I am a little too far out to have plans in fine detail, but I like the idea of having it both ways and spending part of the year in the US (e.g., Iowa or surrounding Midwest states), and part of the year in Bogota or the surrounding area (family considerations in both cases). Sort of a snowbird 2.0. In order to benefit from, say, living 6 months as an expat, I would need to figure out how to arrange housing expenses and how to set up medical arrangements to serve and benefit in both parts (e.g., try to get most our medical care outside the US, not spend more than we have to on Medicare, but not cut off options if we spend the later phase of our retirement primarily in the US). On the housing side, it would be interesting to hear a video on whether retirees have managed to use airbnb or other house-sharing arrangements to address such challenges.

@patriciazoerner 9 месяцев назад

I love living in Michigan! Glad to hear it's in the top five. Living by Lake Michigan, we have a saying "No sharks, no salt, and no stress...Lake Michigan".

@ric5210 Год назад

I was stationed at barbers point for three years. I used to play basketball on my lunch hour at the Coast Guard station. This was in the early 1990s. Surfing was pretty good too. Loved my time there but I wouldn't want to live there permanently just because it's so far away from everybody that I know and love.

@Sylvan_dB Год назад

Careful about judging affordability by state. Some places in each state can be significantly more expensive than other places, and drive up the state average. Check your specific area of interest.

@BillGreenAZ Год назад

I was thinking the same thing. It's also the same for the crime rate. Cost of living and crime rates are significantly higher in those states listed. That would leave more rural areas of the states listed. That could be a hindrance to someone who is not from those states in that it could be awfully boring for them.

@jimmyamico4713 Год назад

Hi Geoff! That’s of course…the great Colonel Sanders… who, by the way went to over 1009 restaurants till he found one that bought his recipe learned that from Tony Robbins and Jim Rohn… Anyway, phenomenal video as always your truly are a brilliant mind…. Respectfully, Jimmy USAF🇺🇸

@traybern Год назад

He was NOT a Colonel.

@Canon1DMkII Год назад

Evaluating states to retire by simplifying to several objectives is interesting but fatally flawed. Not everyone weights the criteria equally. Seeing the states selected here proves this point using my objectives.

@HolySchmidt Год назад

As noted in the video, the criteria are based on those listed, with affordability and safety being the top areas in this video. Of course if those criteria don’t fit your personal preferences/circumstances then adjust as necessary.

@michaelfortney7510 Год назад

Central Illinois where I live is great. But Chicago is a very dangerous city as is East St Louis. But in between those cities it’s very affordable. But the state is run by organized crime in Chicago.

@timothykeith1367 Год назад

I like downstate Illinois, housing is affordable. I live in South Texas now

@marcmakes1725 Год назад

Harland David Sanders (I had to look that part up) AKA Corneal Sanders. It would be a lot harder to do but a breakdown by zip code or county would be good. Some places in New York or California might rate better than some parts of Illinois.

@traybern Год назад

Corneal??? You DOPE!!! And FYI, he was a FAKE Colonel!!!

@AhJodie Год назад

Wow, you did a lot of work here, it is appreciated and thank you! The man with your dad is Colonel Harland David Sanders. I live in Wisconsin, and so this news makes me feel happy being here, and retired, and having my house paid for. Probably the most unsafe I feel here is driving, due to weather conditions such as ice, snow, thunderstorms, hail, and some of the freeways. Besides that, the little town I live in is pretty safe. The other big problem here is a lot of alcohol consumption which can lead to accidents and a lot of domestic violence. The state as a whole is incredibly beautiful with many state parks, lots of culture, and many different things to do, eat, and enjoy. There are even UFO sightings here.

@veronicaacosta6577 Год назад

Where in Wisconsin do you live? Thinking about moving back from the west coast

@AhJodie Год назад

@@veronicaacosta6577 I don't get too personal on here...but the lower part. I don't know what part of the West Coast you are from... But I am from Wisconsin and have lived in Oregon and California. I miss the growing season and fresh fruits and vegetables year round. I also miss the warmer weather when it is cold here. But... I would tell you to go for it.. before it gets too cold. The thing is you can always move back. There are lots of jobs and you might love it.

@veronicaacosta6577 Год назад

@@AhJodie thanks Jodie. I lived in California for 30 years but went to school in Madison, Wisconsin prior to moving. I bought a home there but wondering about the weather.. true… could try it out and always go back… good to have options

@AhJodie Год назад

@@veronicaacosta6577 Madison is bigger and more expensive than my town but a fun place to do lots of stuff. Today the weather is perfect for me. If you went to school here then you know about the weather. Coldest month is usually January. But I have had heat on in the evening this week. I know what you are looking for...life style? Safety? Jobs? I don't know your skills. If you can do healthcare or factory or service then there are many jobs. It is easier to drive here before winter though. So if you come... do it soon. Trust your heart and talk to angels or God or your Higher Power... Let that guide you. Don't let fear run your life. ❤️❤️❤️

@veronicaacosta6577 Год назад

@@AhJodie thank you!❤️❤️

@williammccaslin8527 Год назад

What Ted E. Bear said, he hit the nail on the head, Florida is dependent on where you live, even tho I live in Cen. Fl, real close to Cape Canaveral, I really like No.Fl alot less hustle an bustle outside of the bigger citys an a little cheaper to, medical is the only problem in the sticks outside the big citys in the north.

@nancychilton2366 Год назад

These “simply numbers” game always cracks me up. There are pockets in each state that you would and wouldn’t want to live in. Lumping crime rates from cities into these numbers do nothing but skew results. In my county, I am 90 miles away from the city that has a high crime rate but skews results for the entire state. I live by the beach, have low taxes in a relatively temperate climate. In case I need comprehensive healthcare to treat serious illness, I live close to major healthcare hubs. I’m not sharing the state because I want to keep this locale a secret.

@mommy-conmed Год назад

Dang!

@resourcefulqueen 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for doing the systematic research. I will explore West Virginia. I wonder about the taxes.

@72blazer48 Год назад

On health care, insurance companies have analysis that shows where best health care is in US, based on best outcomes and cost. In general best outcomes are not based on dollars spent. Or, dollars spent do not give you best outcomes.

@wadeb.5509 Год назад

Haha, I met the Colonel when I was in the 5th grade. Private setting at the home of my friend. Long story short, I also served as a USCG helicopter flight mechanic later on in life.

@williamschoemann4209 Год назад

I'm surprised that the top five states are not really cheaper. Ninety percent is not a big difference. I agree with your list of criteria. I have all of those here in California. I'm about an hour north of San Francisco.

@darryljones215 Год назад

As a resident of Illinois I can tell you people are leaving in droves as the crime here is off the charts. So I absolutely do not agree with that pick.

@HolySchmidt Год назад

I hear you. I went to business school at Kellogg and have family there, but the numbers refer to the state as a whole not Chicago

@dougb8207 Год назад

I live in Illinois, but haven't been into Chicago in years. "Leadership" is very poor and crime prosecution is almost nonexistent. The new state-wide SAFE-T act due to come into affect Jan 01, 2023, is frightening, wherein many will not be required to post bail to go back onto the streets before trial.

@heathergillard6149 Год назад

It was Colonel Sanders! I saw him when he was one of two Grand Marshalls at the Portland Oregon Rose Festival Parade in 1967. The other Grand Marshall was Leonard Nimoy. I was ten years old. It was fantastic!

@tomeilertson6261 Год назад

I also saw him that June ...I had just turned 11. He was visiting his restaurant on 82nd Avenue in NE Portland. He was very polite but I also remember him being fairly short.

@susanrushin7002 Год назад

Surprised that.state income tax rates weren’t a factor.

@commonsense6967 Год назад

I know!

@RoadieWingZZ Год назад

Agreed. State income tax is defined a no-go for me and in most states it’s significant.

@philc.9280 Год назад

Some of the criteria are so subjective to one's taste and interest. The bottom line is home is where you want to be. We love Northern CA near Walnut Creek. Can't beat the weather (except this week's much-needed rain) and money is not a factor for us. Decent schools, good health care, tons of friends and family close by and our beloved church family is here.

@W2HTLCA Год назад

Colonel Sanders. Nearing retirement that will involve a relocation, so this was helpful, thank you.

@stevezoleski8844 Год назад

What are 6 through 10? I wouldn't consider the top 5 as retirement destinations for most people.

@billdent7449 Год назад

good information. thank you. I love your style of presenting your information. colonel sanders. Harland Sanders

@pbickley1 Год назад

I’ll pass on all of those….

@JL-hn6hi Год назад

A state with a large group of working younger people paying taxes would seem a good thing, not only because they are a group of tax payers but also because health care needs health care workers.

@deepsea5107 Год назад

And interacting with a younger demographic might do wonders to keep your mind sharp.

@highbrass3749 Год назад

Crime rates are a little deceptive now because certain places stopped reporting their crime that is committed by certain people. Just a heads up.

@BillGreenAZ Год назад

Attorney generals in some states aren't prosecuting certain types of crimes anymore, either. Those crimes don't get included in the numbers.

@jenniewilliams1668 Год назад

Love your show! I would have included states that are young and safety wouldn't have been as important to me. Warm regards Jennie

@gerrydickson8135 Год назад

Just like you mentioned for crime IMO health care can vary within a given state. You mentioned Alabama as one of the 5 worst in this category. However I live in Huntsville & have to use various medical facilities over last several years. I have also lived in various parts of the country. I consider Huntsville medical facilities to be very good & on par with many other large cities. Not sure about the rest of Alabama

@bibbylord6562 Год назад

Colonel Harlan Sanders. Thank you for your hard work.

@markbajek2541 Год назад

Some people might want to be driving along lakeshore drive looking at the ocean but more than likely they are looking at a lake.

@jwiki1 Год назад

Col Sanders. I live on Oahu. It is very 😂 expensive. The economic times don’t seem to be affecting tourism. It’s called an Aloha shirt not a Hawaiian shirt. 😉 To give you an idea of home costs. We paid $380,000 for a 679sq ft townhome 4 years ago and now it’s worth $500,000. We won’t retire here but it is an awesome place to live and has a huge population of retirees. We also have awesome heathcare.❤

@traybern Год назад

WRONG!!! It’s Hawaiian shirt.

@piper87c Год назад

Colonel Sanders of course. Thank you for your videos. Very informative

@robione0550 Год назад

Col Harland David Sanders...better late than never. Thanks for all your efforts!

@jjgreek1 Год назад

California, if you've paid off your house. Great weather, the most beautiful state in the country, beaches, forests, mountains, deserts, and the best fishing in the country.

@nigelfursdon3655 Год назад

I listen to your talks all the time and think your information is spot on. I happen to disagree with the top 5. Huntsville, Alabama made the number one city in the US for a reason.

@pensacola321 Год назад

Alabama is a good place to be "from".

@valkry007 5 месяцев назад

Harland Sanders. Excellent analysis.

@tresboujay 4 месяца назад

Wow, my house is 5 minutes from Barbers Point. I still go to the clinic there! Small world.

@mvp019 Год назад

West Virginia levies income tax on Social Security - was that factored into the affordability? For the record - these are the 12 states that collect income tax on SS: Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia. For me, that is pretty much an automatic eliminator.

@garychristison763 Год назад

I liked this and don't have any problem with your conclusions. It's just that I can't help but think about the regional differences that exists within states. There are a lot of good examples. Is the panhandle of Florida that much different from southern Alabama and should you lump in the panhandle with south Florida? In Hawaii, the big Island is a little different from the other islands. Most people split Texas up in to about five different regions, all with their advantages and disadvantages. I think it wouldn't be doing your homework if you made a decision just based on the name of the state you are considering.

@jaindeau772 Год назад

Even in West Virginia, which is small, there are huge differences. Unlike many parts of the state, Morgantown has excellent access to health care, but access doesn’t mean affordable. Housing is only slightly less expensive than where I live outside Washington, DC (though property taxes are significantly lower), and groceries are actually higher. Although it may make sense for me to move to WV someday to be near family, for the short term, I think I’m just as well off financially staying where I am, and I do enjoy some benefits from my high property taxes. Not to mention access to international airports and other pluses that make retirement much better.

@mrspunk61 Год назад

so true

@grannygoes7882 Год назад

Yay! I already live in Wyoming so I guess I'll stay here lol! I've been retired for several years. I usually live in Feb and March as I'm sick of winter by then. We have beautiful falls and often don't have snow till Christmas. As I age I can take cold a lot better than I can take heat. We do have some hot days in the summer but it always cools off at night.

@jamescalifornia2964 Год назад

A beautiful state. Definitely not overcrowded 😊

@cherylkliebert6353 Год назад

Colonel Sanders The best chicken ever 🐔🐔🐔. Thank you for the great Information on Retirement. I am hoping to retire in 2 years. I’ll be tuning in a lot more 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@greggibbs3639 Год назад

Hawaii is expensive. It is also incredibly isolated as to food, fuel and other practicalities. A serious supply problem will strangle anyone on islands.

@Reload77725 Год назад

It's called "Rock fever"

@susanmarie2231 8 месяцев назад

Yay Michigan! I’ve lived here all my life and at age 68, I’m not going anywhere.

@rjh2772 4 месяца назад

What part of Michigan

@AuntPeggy1019 Год назад

Wow! Colonel Sanders!!! Very cool.

@Hogdriver88 Год назад

Interesting comparison. Appreciate your dad’s service, I was a rescue helicopter pilot as well. I never met Col. Sanders and I don’t eat KFC!

@mrallan8063 Год назад

Typically, the lower the cost of living, the higher the crime rate. I would add that regional politics can be critical in someone's choice where to live. If you have strong political views, doing some homework about possible neighborhood, city, county, and state would be worthwhile.

@chrispnw2547 Год назад

My criteria is much different. In retirement I would like to be an hour from several major cities in my state that offer the cultural and recreational things I love as they would be more expensive to live in. I chose N. Carolina because the crime is relatively low, taxes are reasonable, one has access to several major cities, the coast, and the mountains. Spending several weeks in an expensive city during the year is far more affordable than living there full-time.

@outbackwack368 Год назад

We just bought land just west of Knoxville, TN to build a home ($17k for 3½ acres in a gated waterfront community). We'll be moving from pop 285,000 to pop 5400 and I can't wait! When we filled up the rental car last week gas was $3.05, and when we got home to Phoenix it was $4.99, which is criminally absurd. It costs $100 in TN to register our RV and $1800 in Phoenix. The icing on the cake is that Tennessee doesn't tax social security or other retirement income. We plan to rent our Phoenix house out for 3 years while we tour the country in the RV while waiting for prices to come down before building. Rent and social security will pay all expenses so we won't have to touch our retirement, which is down 17%. Hopefully, it will start recovering by then!!!

@justincase2830 Год назад

Arizona does not tax social Security either.

@outbackwack368 Год назад

@@justincase2830 I know... I start collecting next month...

@justincase2830 Год назад

@@outbackwack368 Good! Get it while the getting is good!

@veronicaacosta6577 Год назад

Jeff, thank you for your videos. They’re quite informative and helpful for someone like me who’s close to full retirement and reevaluating factors that influence quality of life. I’m finding it quite challenging to think through all the options on where to go given California is my home for the last 30 years but have family and friends in wisconsin…

@dwesson9252 Год назад

Moving from CA to WI is going to be quite a shock for six months of the year... Taxes will certainly be lower, though...

@jstravelers4094 Год назад

Getting used to having 4 seasons as a senior is gonna be tough. You gotta do what you gotta do. You have to embrace winter in order to not despise it! You have to find something that interests you outdoors. Those who hide indoors 4 months out of the year are morons. Spend money on sensible outdoor gear. No better investment. The new stuff isn't even that heavy. It makes ALL the difference in the world! Good luck!!!

@davidd34 Год назад

I live in very rural, slowly dying NE WI. The State this year will lose population overall. The exact figure won't be known till next year. More people are moving out than in and deaths outpace births. Unemployment is very low and if skilled and one needs extra money in retirement you should be able to find a job. The manufacturing industry is big here. Just my take on it after living here for 5+ years, having moved from Dallas/Ft. Worth where I was for 50 years. For me it's cold & dreary here for about 8 months of the year compared to TX. I grew up in cities worldwide c/o the Air Force and it's near impossible to get used to living in a place that has slightly over 1,250 people and losing a person every 36.5 days on average. I'm 72 and won't be around much longer cause of multiple health issues drs can't address. Merry Christmas!!

@toonjie Год назад

This is the problem with choosing just based on statistics. I’ve lived in or traveled extensively through all five states you named as the top, but I wouldn’t want to live in any one of them! Taxes and cost of living would be the number one factor along with weather.

@robcleeton2606 Год назад

I have to agree with you. We just fled Illinois because we didn't want to retire there.

@BLaw707 Год назад

@@robcleeton2606 If you are actually retired in Illinois you don’t pay income taxes on pensions or 401K distributions. Just need to move outside of the Chicago metro area to get away from high property taxes.

@chezellis Год назад

Good point. Also a city in a state is not necessarily indicative of the whole state. NYC is what everyone thinks of, but I'm sure it's much more idyllic somewhere like Indian Lake, in upstate.

@pensacola321 Год назад

The five mentioned states are the "No Thank You" states...

@BillGreenAZ Год назад

There's a reason the cost of living is so low in those states. No one wants to move there!

@theresa4bar Год назад

That is why we moved to Spain. Good weather, reasonable housing, fresh vegetables and fruits, public healthcare, low crime.

@cecilehaslam7536 Год назад

@@theresa4bar what part of Spain are you in?

@theresa4bar Год назад

@@cecilehaslam7536 I live on Catalunya (Northeastern Spain, just below France).

@Bobbygale121 Год назад

My Dad also met the Colonel. Dad went to school with a fellow by the name of Pete Harmon. Pete Harmon met the Colonel and the old boy wanted to teach Pete Harmon how to pressure cook Chicken. Pete called my Dad about acquiring a BIG pressure cooker and Dad told Pete to call the Salt Lake Hardware company. Salt Lake Hardware was able to order what they needed and after the chicken started cooking my Dad was invited to have Chicken dinner with Pete Harmon and the Colonel. ---- The original KFC is still standing in Salt Lake City.