Best 25 Retirement Locations In America - 2023

You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The study includes data on housing affordability, happiness, desirability, retiree taxes, the job market and access to quality health care, and is weighted based on a U.S. News online survey of people age 45 and older about their retirement preferences. This year's list of the 25 Best Places to Retire highlights places with affordable homes, low taxes and high ratings for happiness and health care quality. Here's a look at the Best Places to Retire in 2022-2023.

1. Lancaster, Pa.

2. Harrisburg, Pa. 

3. Pensacola, Fla.

4. Tampa, Fla.

5. York, Pa.

6. Naples, Fla.

7. Daytona Beach, Fla.

8. Ann Arbor, Mich.

9. Allentown, Pa.

10. Reading, Pa. 

11. Sarasota, Fla.

12. Melbourne, Fla.

13. Lakeland, Fla.

14. New York City 

15. Fort Wayne, Ind.

16. Ocala, Fla.

17. Scranton, Pa.

18. Manchester, N.H.

19. Philadelphia

20. Pittsburgh

21. Youngstown, Ohio

22. Port St. Lucie, Fla.

23. Toledo, Ohio

24. Asheville, N.C.

25. Eugene, Ore. 

The storm of the economy will eventually subside. Have you been putting powder away for when the madness ends. Many feel that thr dollar will continue to spiral into nothingness when compared to the new BRICS alliance. The economy and the reserve currency status of the dollar has taken a really beating this year. 

I truly have begun to hedge more into American Silver Eagles. Luckily I'll make a couple gold purchases before the third quarter takes hold this year. I'm already lining up liquidations of my stock holdings this spring. 

Something is telling my that preparing with more security and metals will be essential.