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Friday, August 03, 2012

Worst-Rated States For Retirement - Cost Of Living - Crime - Unemploym... - AARP

It's not uncommon to find a list of the best places to retire, either here or abroad. But a list of the worst places? That's what the folks at Money-Rates.com pulled together.

The finance website looked at such factors as crime rate, climate, longevity and economic conditions, including taxes, job opportunities and cost of living, to compile a ranking of the 10 worst states for retirement.

Some of the bottom dwellers might come as a surprise. Maine finished dead last in the rankings. The high cost of living and harsh climate dragged down the state's appeal to retirees. Joblessness and tax burdens weighed on runner-up Michigan. Massachusetts received a poor ranking because of cold weather and the cost of living.

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According to Money-Rates.com, the 10 worst states to retire in include Wisconsin, New York, Washington, Rhode Island, Maryland, Alaska, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan and...

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1 comment:

  1. I'm truly not surprise md. made the list.

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