The Best Places to Retire (or FIRE!) in 2024

BiggerPockets MoneyNov 5, 202433m 28s5.8K viewsScore 75
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
retirement planning
financial independence
cost of living
relocation strategy
state rankings
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Summary

AI-generated

This episode explores the best and worst US states for retirement in 2024, based on a comprehensive analysis of affordability, well-being, healthcare, weather, and crime. Learn how relocation can impact your financial independence timeline and what factors to prioritize when choosing your ideal retirement destination.

Key insights

  • Delaware ranked as the best state for retirement due to its tax-friendly policies (no state/local sales tax, no income tax on Social Security), lower property taxes, good well-being scores, and high share of older residents.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Overlooking the impact of rising costs of living in popular retirement destinations like Florida can lead to underestimating retirement needs and potentially running out of funds.

Tools & resources

  • BiggerPocketsplatform

    BiggerPockets offers resources and community support for financial independence and real estate investing, including content related to retirement planning.

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