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In reply to the discussion: I finally decided to retire at 70. [View all]GoneOffShore
(17,342 posts)32. Enjoy it.
We're doing much the same.
Selling our house in Philadelphia. And we have an apartment in Aix-en-Provence, France.
Applying for long stay visas, and getting out of Dodge.
Had a little bit more than enough of the good ole' US of A.
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I hear Taos, NM is an artist's colony and spiritual, so you could start researching that...
Hekate
Mar 2018
#11
I was totally burned out and retired at 62. In the 10 years since I've never regretted it.
Binkie The Clown
Mar 2018
#13
Very close to Taos, a bit unknown for me, only visited once but very affordable
Demonaut
Mar 2018
#63
Rent...or possibly even consider AirBnB long term rental, if you have trouble finding something else
Hulk
Mar 2018
#74
Happy Retirement...enjoy this special time in life...I can't wait to join you.
iluvtennis
Mar 2018
#47
Enjoy your retirement and you will certainly find your new home interesting.
akbacchus_BC
Mar 2018
#52