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10 Affordable Places to Retire on the Water
Emily Brandon
Few retirees would complain about spending each evening watching the sunset sparkle off the water, if it weren't for the B-word. Budget. Most condos with an ocean view will gobble up even more of your nest egg than the stock market did last year. However, if you're willing to spend your golden years by a lake, river, or bay, a retirement filled with beach bumming and sandcastle building is still attainable.
We sought out locales with plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and other outdoor recreational activates. Yet, each place on our list has reasonable housing prices, an affordable cost of living, and other amenities retirees need, such as access to healthcare.
Riverfront property is one frugal way to be lulled to sleep to by the hum of rushing water. The cost of living can be reasonable along
the Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D., and near the Mississippi River in
Bay views. Alternatively, take a seat on the dock of the bay in Fairhope, Ala., or Dover, Del., two bayside bargains.
If you must live directly on the water, check out the hydrophilic community of Cape Coral, Fla. The city is nearly surrounded by the
Lake living. Buying property near an inland
lake is another thrifty way to fill your retirement years with boats and bait without draining your retirement accounts. The seven man-made
lakes in
Many
homes near the
10 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Sluggish Winter Months
Luke Mullins
Anyone trying to sell a home in the coming months will have an entirely different perspective of the holidays. More than three years after home prices peaked, sellers are still facing an unaccommodating market. Here are 10 tips to help sellers get the best deal they can during the sluggish, off-season housing market
As Mortgage Rates Drop Again, Is It Time to Refinance?
Ilyce R. Glink
If you have enough equity in your property, it may also be a great time to lock in a lower interest rate and refinance your loan's existing balance. Here's how to think through a refinance
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