Best Places To Retire

Retirees use the Web to find ideal communities without moving too far from friends and family. By Steven Savides

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June 18, 2003, 5:00 AM PDT

Many retirees are still anxious to head somewhere warm. Getting away from cold, snowy winters is a priority. But many others, after thinking over the options, are deciding to stay close to home. They prefer to stay close to family and friends.In fact, a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that a majority of baby boomers and seniors are retiring not too far from where they currently live... The top 20 towns vary in price and character, from the shores of Cape Cod and Michigan City to the country-club estates of Fort Worth, to the small-town feel of Newtown Square, PA.

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: How the Web-savvy retiree picks a new hometown

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in The Christian Science Monitor

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