Facts About Retiring in the United States
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Contents

Part I: Retirement Considerations

Housing 

Should I Sell My House? 

Deciding to Move 

Homesharing: A Cooperative Approach to Better Living 

Community Living: Options for Everyone 

For Further Information 

Internet Resources 

Health Care 

Managing Health Care Costs 

Fee-for-Service Plans 

Managed Care Plans 

Other Health Care Support Programs 

Long-Term Care Insurance 

Minimizing Taxes 

Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance: A Dozen Things to Look For 

How to Be a Smart Health Care Consumer 

Who’s Who Among Health Care Providers 

Choosing Your Primary Care Physician 

Making Sure You Receive Only the Care You Want 

Where to Get Help and Information 

Retirement Income and Finances 

Government Programs 

Employer-Employee Programs 

The Costs of Early Retirement 

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) 

401(k) Plans 

Annuities 

Individual Assets 

Choosing Your Team of Advisers 

Insurance Coverage 

Tax Breaks for Older People 

Handling the Finances of an Aging Parent 

For Further Information 

Legal Concerns 

Estate Planning 

Total Net Estate 

Monthly Budget 

Health Care Planning 

Employment Discrimination 

Age, Disability, and Driving 

Consumer Fraud 

The Personal Side of Retirement 

Change as Part of the Process 

Transitioning from Work to Retirement 

Your New Identity in Retirement 

Relationships in Retirement 

Healthy Behaviors 

Genetics and Lifestyle 

What Can You Expect from the Normal Aging Process? 

The Value of Exercise 

Nutrition 

Obstacles to Good Health Behaviors 

The Message for You 

Part II: State-By-State Retirement Housing Options 

Introduction 

Alabama 

Alaska 

Arizona 

Arkansas 

California 

Colorado 

Connecticut 

Delaware 

Florida 

Georgia 

Hawaii 

Idaho 

Illinois 

Indiana 

Iowa 

Kansas 

Kentucky 

Louisiana 

Maine 

Maryland 

Massachusetts 

Michigan 

Minnesota 

Mississippi 

Missouri 

Montana 

Nebraska 

Nevada 

New Hampshire 

New Jersey 

New Mexico 

New York 

North Carolina 

North Dakota 

Ohio 

Oklahoma 

Oregon 

Pennsylvania 

Rhode Island 

South Carolina 

South Dakota 

Tennessee 

Texas 

Utah 

Vermont 

Virginia 

Washington, D.C. 

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Part III: Organizations and Resources

Advocacy Groups 

Books and Publications 

Employment and Training 

Financial/Retirement Planning 

General Resources 

Health 

Housing 

Legal Concerns 

Leisure 

Services 

Volunteering 

Women 

Part IV: Retirement Planning Tools and Forms 

Estimating an Annual Retirement Budget 
Net Worth Statement 
Organizing Your Important Documents 
Five Wishes 
Checklist for Choosing an Assisted Living Community 
   
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