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My only child, my daughter, is in college, and now I am on my own (I divorced nearly 18 years ago). Couples already have a built-in companion, and usually extra money. As single women, it can be more difficult. Are you looking to retire, and if so, are you looking to move? I am seeking other women, (men are welcome, too, it's just that women usually find it more of a challenge) who want to retire, but are wondering how to do it alone. I'd love to explore with others who are looking for a new place with whom they can have a community of friends. My budget will be lower than a couple -- I spent a lot of my youth traveling and moving around, so I don't have lots of savings. Keeping it cheap, but beautiful and friendly, is foremost. Women are resourceful and creative -- I believe that a great group of us could find ourselves living near each other, and create a new community of fun, support, friends and new ideas!! Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you!!
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Retirement: Affordability
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clancy43 said:
on September 17, 2009 07:37 PM ET
Hi All: First time in this group. I retired 5 years ago. I made all the mistakes one can make just before and shortly after the big day. First of all being a divorced parent since my youngest was 3, I raised 4 children on my earnings. I could never afford to buy a home, therefore no equity, didn't and couldn't save. Earned just above minimum wage, but we were happy. we always got by. You've probably figured out, not very bright. Then I bought a car just months before I retired. After all those years I didn't fare too badly. My retirement income puts me around $300 a month above the income limits to qulaify for subsidised housing. Therefore I would pay approx. $600 more for housing. Don't get me wrong I am grateful to have what I do have. So if anyone knows of a senior community where I could possibly fit in and could afford. Please post. Sometimes you learn the hard way that expectations when not met can be quite painful so I don't want to be a burden to anyone. I am still very moblle and independent. Overweight but quite healthy.So not looking for a nursing home just a community where we can look out for each other and share a cup of tea on the porch. |
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Georgia-
I too am originally from San Diego County. LIving in Maine, will be retiring in about 7 years. Buying the motorhome and living by the bay sounds like heaven. I am in Maine, love the summer, tolerate the winter.
Anything near the water will be pricey, for sure. Isn't it amazing how much it has changed out there?
Good luck, keep in touch. I go out to CA every year to see my Mom and unfreeze.
If I returned to CA, I would head up toward N. Calif, possibly Oregon. Probably save enough to live on and fly home to visit.
Charleen
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I'm retired, in process of divorce and moving Illinois to California, San Diego area. I'm born/raised there, but been gone about 15 years to Chicago. First thing, is to get my stuff there, then the car, buy a cheap motorhome and fall asleep for the winter at the Camp by the Bay. A little pricey but monthly rates. Can move inland for less, we'll see. Hemet is the least expensive, but I haven't seen the area or stayed there. Since I've been gone they built the Diamond Lake, largest in CA, man-made. Mobile Homes can be $10k-$40k, and space rents $350 - $650. Close to Palm Springs, Big Bear, casinos, Wine Country, etc. Tax-wise Ca is not retirement friendly. My consideration is my friends and son are in San Diego area.
I used to live in Las Vegas so the suggestion from LILILAGAN is a good one. Heck, if I knew Boulder City was so cheap, would have checked it out before I moved to Mexico!!! Boulder City is a very lovely town with good weather and nice people.
There's senior housing in Southern Nevada. Not bad--I don't know what your incoe is, but you can go on line and find out. I live in an apartment that is $610 a month--here in Boulder City, rents on apartments and condos and some houses runs between $585 and $900 a month. Boulder City is a great little town with lots to do, no high rises, and they are building some senior housing.
