2018’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees

"...WalletHub sought to help ease the burden on our nation’s military community by comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on their ability to provide a comfortable military retirement. Our analysis uses a data set of 27 key metrics, ranging from veterans per capita to number of VA health facilities to job opportunities for veterans. Read on for our findings, commentary from a panel of researchers and a full description of our methodology...."

Source: WalletHub

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Retirees Beware State Tax Bite

"...Tax planning is a cornerstone of retirement planning. But by focusing on Uncle Sam, many retirees overlook the state-tax bite. States vary across the map on how they tax everything from retirement income to retail purchases. If you're thinking of relocating, be sure to know how potential retirement destinations compare with your current state when it comes to taxes...

Two states offer no general breaks on retirement income but do offer a break to military retirees."

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10 Best and Worst States for Military Retirees

"...Military retirees are not like the average retiree: Veterans may have special medical needs, and being decades younger than the average retiree, they usually still need to find work.

So when searching for the best place to retire from the Armed Forces, there are several economic, social, and health care factors for a veteran to take into account. WalletHub, a personal-finance network, this week released a survey ranking the states and the District of Columbia as places for military retirement..."

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Military Retirees Drawn to Space Coast

"...Military retirees are attracted to the Space Coast by typical Florida things — tropical weather, coastal access, golfing, boating and other outdoor activities that can be enjoyed all year — but also the slower pace, established military community and proximity to Patrick Air Force Base, which are unique to Brevard.

In fact, Brevard is home to more veterans than the vast majority of communities across the United States. Brevard ranks among the top 40 of the nation's more than 3,100 counties when it comes to the number of resident veterans, and that's not expected to change any time soon..."

Read more at TheLedger.com

10 Best Places for Military Retirees

"...Military.com and USAA commissioned Sperling's BestPlaces to create a list of best places for military retirees to launch a second career..."

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Omaha good place for Military Retirees

"...a new report being released today ranks Omaha-Council Bluffs in the top-10 best places for military retirees to launch second careers..."

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