Retirement Places Rated: What You Need to Know to Plan the Retirement You Deserve (Rated)
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The bestselling guide to the best places to retire in the United States.
Completely revised and updated, Retirement Places Rated is an indispensable reference for the estimated 40 million Americans who will be 65 or older by 2010. Dividing the United States into 18 regions and 200 cities, towns, and counties, retirement quality-of-life expert David Savageau draws a detailed statistical portrait of each locale, ranking each for cost of living, climate, crime, services, employment opportunities, and leisure and recreational amenities. A rundown of the top 30 overall retirement places along with assessment tools, easy-to-read graphs and charts, interpretive commentaries by the author, and extensive appendices help retirees evaluate their relocation choices and make the right move. For the seventh edition, new features include:
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| 08-28-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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Previously I have used Places Rated for reference and it is much more comprehensive than Retirement Places Rated. This book focuses on smaller communities and is limited in that respect. It also gives general information about working in retirement, housing, medical care and personal safety that is readily available in other sources. The section on climate is most comprehensive and helpful. Otherwise, I will mainly use the links to websites for further information about communities of interest to me. Since I am more likely to retire close to a larger metropolitan area, this book is not a lot of help.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-16 04:57:26 EST)
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| 08-28-08 | 3 | 1\1 |
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Previously I have used Places Rated for reference and it is much more comprehensive than Retirement Places Rated. This book focuses on smaller communities and is limited in that respect. It also gives general information about working in retirement, housing, medical care and personal safety that is readily available in other sources. The section on climate is most comprehensive and helpful. Otherwise, I will mainly use the links to websites for further information about communities of interest to me. Since I am more likely to retire close to a larger metropolitan area, this book is not a lot of help.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-18 06:30:43 EST)
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| 06-23-08 | 3 | 1\1 |
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Overall it is well written. I do miss the earlier format as is had much more statistical data. This current format is good for readers who don't like to really dig into the data and make more more analytical avaluations. I happen to like statistical data so I can slice and dice to come up with my own "best choices". I have the two earlier editions so I can cross reference to some extent. I really look forward to the next edition which will reflect the current foreclosure/subprime mess and possibly result in more affordable places to retire.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-29 04:39:30 EST)
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| 05-18-08 | 5 | 1\1 |
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Book contains a preference inventory based upon real data. It helps narrow ones preferences and then focus on areas that meet personal preferences. It also provides ratings of all of the major retirement areas. It is an invaluable tool.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-23 05:16:26 EST)
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| 11-04-07 | 5 | 3\4 |
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You know exactly what's promised when you read the title of this book, and it delivers exactly that, and better than any other book on this topic that I have seen. This is a great companion book to read together with those that address finances and other aspects of preparing for this major life transition. But with relocation being part of so many Americans' retirement strategy, for financial or other reasons, it is really helpful to know in advance what you are getting into. David Savageau makes that task easy through his seven-category rating system. And I particularly liked the fact that the rating system is transparent, so you can make mental adjustments to the ratings based on what is important to you. While moving to another place may not solve all your problems, if you are contemplating a retirement relocation, this book can be very helpful, and can help you avoid mistakes.
John Trauth, Author, "Your Retirement, Your Way." (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-12 04:32:38 EST)
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| 11-03-07 | 5 | 5\6 |
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You know exactly what's promised when you read the title of this book, and it delivers exactly that, and better than any other book on this topic that I have seen. This is a great companion book to read together with those that address finances and other aspects of preparing for this major life transition. But with relocation being part of so many Americans' retirement strategy, for financial or other reasons, it is really helpful to know in advance what you are getting into. David Savageau makes that task easy through his seven-category rating system. And I particularly liked the fact that the rating system is transparent, so you can make mental adjustments to the ratings based on what is important to you. While moving to another place may not solve all your problems, if you are contemplating a retirement relocation, this book can be very helpful, and can help you avoid mistakes.
John Trauth, Author, "Your Retirement, Your Way." (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-16 04:34:43 EST)
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| 10-27-07 | 4 | 1\1 |
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Almost more information than you can assimilate, it's amazingly informative. It can really help you find the place you want to be.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-02 04:47:57 EST)
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| 10-13-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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When the first edition of this book came out I was impressed. I am still impressed. This is one of the most extensive and detail books on locations for retirement. As I near that wonderful time in life I read, mark and digest all the information provided. WELL DONE!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-28 04:44:35 EST)
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| 06-08-07 | 4 | 5\5 |
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This is an excellent resource however it is in grave need of an update.
The cost of housing and the US economy have made some changes since publication date. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-27 21:59:19 EST)
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