013: Should Taxes Play a Role in Where You Decide to Retire?

Retirement Equals Freedom

When you imagine your Golden Pond – the retirement venue of your dreams – what does it look like? Have you really done your research and thought it through? On this episode of The Retirement = Freedom Podcast we learn from Host Josh Bretl, founder of FSR Wealth Strategies, some of the factors that are important to consider when choosing where to lay down post-retirement roots. The old stereotype of “snow birds” spending part of their year in places like Arizona or Florida is less and less common today, with more retirees opting instead for a year-round change. Why leave your home state permanently? Weather is still a popular reason, but politics, cost of living, state taxes and even safety have become equally powerful influences. It’s never too soon to start exploring the many variables that make some places more attractive than others from a financial planning point of view. Sales, income, property and estate taxes all vary, which is why it’s important to do your homework!

This episode features not only a fantastic interactive state-by-state map to get you started, but also the latest on some devastatingly delicious crepes and The Dave’s deeply moving haiku tribute to Alaska. Plus Breaking News! Josh has finally placed his order! Cometeer Coffee will be showing up at his doorstep any day, so stay tuned for an unbiased review on an upcoming episode!

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