Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. Beach towns have long been popular destinations for retirees, but many have become unaffordable for those dealing with the financial realities of their after-work years. And not all coastal getaways are geared toward older people who want to live near health care providers or take advantage of lower tax rates.

10 Most Affordable Beach Towns for Retirees

Retirement is the chance to do something different. After a career of work, it’s time to kick back and enjoy the finer things in life, maybe even try a few new things. For a lot of retirees, this is the perfect time to pick up and move somewhere they have always wanted to live across the United States. In 2025, some new and familiar states are making the list for popular destinations.

7 States That Will Become Popular Retirement Destinations in 2025

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Nobody likes long traffic queues, but certain cities in the United States test their residents' patience every day with their jammed roads. Transportation company INRIX determined the US cities with the most congested traffic, costing drivers more than just their time. Do you live in one of them?

10 U.S. Cities With the Worst Traffic Jams

California State

Hey there, sunshine! Ready to dive into the lingo of the Golden State? Grab your avocado toast and get comfy, because we’re about to explore 15 slang terms that’ll have you talking like a true Californian faster than you can say “hella cool!”. Hella. The ultimate intensifier,...

15 Slang Words Only People from California Know

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Missouri State

Saint Louis, MO

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These popular spots are definitely worth exploring!

2 Missouri Destinations Named Among 'Best Places To Visit' In The U.S.

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For many, a huge appeal for vacation is the chance to wander around city neighborhoods on foot, having a cup of coffee here, browsing through shop racks there, stopping at a bakery, spending a few hours at a museum or art gallery. Sometimes, these pedestrian zones might even be blocked by car traffic, so you freely ramble without needing to look both ways before crossing. Plus, walking is good for health and less expensive than renting a car. While we often go abroad and are charmed by those cobblestoned streets and medieval passages brimming with shops and eateries, we’re often hard-pressed to find these walkable cities in a landscape dotted with strip malls, where “Main Street” is often shuttered. (And while Europe and other parts of the world are covered in rails, making it possible to ditch a car and move about freely via train, our rail system is not yet that comprehensive). But fear not, there are plenty of U.S. cities where pleasant strolling can still happen, according to Smart Growth America and its 2023 Foot Traffic Ahead Report. This study looked at the 35 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. and ranked them for their walkability.

These are the most walkable cities in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Virginia State

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

After years of pandemic-induced changes, the world's cities have finally settled into a new normal, at least according to the latest liveability data. The Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Global Liveability Index, which evaluates 173 cities across stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure, notes the average liveability score has barely increased over the past year (rising just 0.06 points), compared to more significant hops and drops in previous years.

What it's like to live in the world's most liveable cities for 2024

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Pittsburgh, PA

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2 Pennsylvania Cities Named Among The 'Top 100 Places To Live In The US'

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Florida State

As a Florida resident for 25 years, I’ve traveled throughout the Sunshine State, sometimes flying but usually taking a great road-trip. From family vacations and romantic trips to mother-daughter getaways and solo adventures, I’ve hit sleepy beach towns, inland theme parks, and buzzing metro areas. Where do I recommend travelers visit when they’re planning a Florida vacation? While it really depends on whom you’re traveling with (BFF, little kids, parents) and what you want to do (visit craft breweries, build sand castles, go kayaking), you can’t go wrong in any of these Florida destination highlights.

The 10 Best Cities To Vacation In Florida

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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A $1 million starter home? It’s becoming the norm in these cities

In more than 200 U.S. cities, the typical starter home comes with a price tag of $1 million or more, according to a new analysis, underscoring...

A $1 million starter home? It’s becoming the norm in these cities

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