Just because your mother has turned 85, you shouldn’t assume you’ll have to take over her financial matters. She may be just as good or better than you at making quick, sound, money-making decisions, according to researchers at Duke University.
“It’s not age, it’s cognition that makes the difference in decision-making,” said Scott Huettel, Ph.D., Associate [...]

At a time when some planned developments are struggling to survive, others, owned and operated by Home (and Property) Owners Associations (HOA), are maintaining a steady course. The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island is a good ‘case study.’
A paper company started The Landings in the 1970s as a luxury ‘amenitized’ community. The development’s success was [...]

Fall is the time for harvesting, which means it’s time for some of the Southeast’s biggest wine and beer festivals. Could there be a better way to enjoy the cool fall air and beautiful southern scenery than with an icy cold brew or perfectly aged glass of wine in hand? Be sure to check out [...]

1. Just Breathe. Slow down, close your eyes, clear your mind and take at least five deep breaths. It’s amazing what a difference just a few relaxing moments can make.
2. Appreciate Your Surroundings. Observe something beautiful in nature—the ocean, a bird chirping, the subtle movement of the leaves in a tree, a sunrise or a [...]

Summer is winding down, the cooler air is coming in, and soon there will be the burdens of tax bills, old man winter keeping you inside and another year gone by wondering when you’ll be able to escape it all and head south for that ideal retirement or second home spot.
If you’ve never been to [...]

When the Marvelettes sang about the postman needing to stop to let them see if there was a letter, they had no idea in the near future that waiting by the mailbox would almost become obsolete. Now boomers and young people alike are waiting until the internet is connected to see if they have any [...]

What should you do about retirement? It’s a big decision, maybe the biggest in many years. All those plans you made have changed. The 401K isn’t worth what you had planned. The house you had hoped to sell after retiring is a drag on the market. Things might be better in a few years, but [...]

Chances are you haven’t considered Delaware as a retirement destination—but, maybe you should. U.S. News and World Report recently named Delaware as one of the ten most affordable places to retire on the water. And, it’s closer than you think. When compared to southern retirement hot spots, Delaware is a relatively short drive from the [...]

Wilmington, NC – The American Association of Retirement Communities (AARC) announced that their annual conference will be held November 3 - 5, 2010, in Wilmington, NC.
Retirement industry stakeholders from around the nation will gather to network and strategize on how to help the more than 15,000 Baby Boomers who retire daily, visit and select a community [...]

With over 1,200 miles of sand beaches, year-round activities and one of the lowest tax burdens in the country, it’s easy to see why Florida consistently ranks in the top three states in which to retire. Winters are mild, with average high temperatures ranging from 66oF in the northern region to a balmy 76oF in [...]

The areas in and around eastern Tennessee have some of the most beautiful scenery in all of the United States, with mountains to both the east and the west. Four distinctive seasons and a mild year-round climate make the area ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Things to See and Do
Eastern Tennessee is home to the nation’s most [...]

Dream… Explore… Discover…
Ideal Living magazine invites you to discover our readers’ top places to retire.
In consideration of the 77 million baby boomers who will retire in the next 20 years, Ideal Living magazine has compiled our list of Top Places to Retire based on reader surveys. From the coast to the mountains, and the low [...]

130 Willow Creek Boulevard • Sweetwater, TN 37874 • 866.809.0770 • willowcreektn.com

Welcoming front porches. Spacious sidewalks. Fun and friendly neighborhood gatherings. This is a place you can truly feel at home.
Nestled on over 90 acres, Willow Creek has been carefully planned to create a tranquil and friendly living environment. Near the Great Smoky Mountains and [...]

P.O. Box 6400 • Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 • 877.486.2683 • www.WaterwayCoveNC.com

If you’re looking for a place to retire where you can enjoy the best of all worlds, look no further than Waterway Cove, a coastal community in beautiful, unspoiled Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Waterway Cove will feature 205 single family homes in a [...]

1000 Olde Waterford Way • Leland, NC 28451 • 800.383.7535 • www.waterfordlifestyle.com

Why wait for everything when the best of everything is waiting for you at Waterford of the Carolinas?
New communities promise great things, but most won’t deliver for years. At Waterford, the best of everything is already in place. Why wait to enjoy the elegant [...]