Best Places to Retire

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Program Description

As retirement looms on the horizon, baby boomers may be considering where to retire. Whether they want to be closer to grandchildren or live in a more hospitable climate, this program can help boomers look at the many different options available to them.

Topics

• What you want from your new home
• What to look for in a retirement community
• Where your retirement funds will go the furthest

Speakers

• Representative from AARP
• Financial services consultant

Basics

• Length - One or two 1½ hour sessions.
• Auditorium-style seating.
• Preparation time - 2 hours for each session.

Learn More About It

• AARP did an exhaustive search for the five best places to live in the United States: http://www.aarpmagazine.org/lifestyle/dream_towns.html
• CNN/Money also lists their top places to retire: http://money.cnn.com/best/bpretire/index.html
• AARP presents another article on 15 best places to retire with different considerations http://www.aarpmagazine.org/travel/Articles/a2003-03-27-mag-bestplaces.html/page=1

Make It Special

Provide a list of "Best Places to Retire" resources for attendees. Highlight aspects of your collection that may provide additional information, such as travel guides, maps, etc.

Market It

Distribute flyers in banks, shopping centers, downtown businesses, and places of employment.