Redding California lies in the Shasta Cascade region of north central California. Redding is the largest city for hundreds of miles in each direction and a key center of commerce and activity of this part of California.
Redding Retirement Communities (NOT inclusive):
River Oaks Retirement - http://www.riveroaksretirement.com/
Hilltop Estates Retirement - http://www.hilltopestates.net/ 530-241-4444
Oakdale Heights of Redding - http://www.oakdaleheights.com/ 530-241-6047
Lakewood Christian Homecare - http://www.lakewoodchristianhomecare.com/ 530-246-7088
Kirkwood Assisted Living 530-241-2900
Sierra Oaks Senior Living - http://www.oakdaleheights.com/: 530-241-5100
A Touch of Heaven - http://www.atouchofheaven.com/ 530-226-5052
Population: Approximately 90,000
Climate: Hot summers, mild to cold winters
Cost of Living: Moderate to high
Housing Costs: Check out Redding Home prices at Zillow
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states. California Tax details are here at the California State Tax website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Shasta College Lake College . Redding University offers professional degrees focusing on business and life experience degrees.
Transportation: Redding Area Bus Community Airport
Health care:
Shasta Regional Center - www.shastaregional.com
Mercy Medical Center Redding - redding.mercy.org
Patients Hospital - www.patientshospital.com - (530) 225-8700
Shasta County Psychiatric Hospital - www.co.shasta.ca.us - (530) 245-6979
Northern California Rehab Hospital - www.norcalrehab.com - (530) 246-9000
Travel and tourism: Redding outdoor recreation is very abundant. California's Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is nearby as are hundreds of lakes, streams, rivers. Redding is almost surrounded by BLM and Forest service lands with boating, fishing, hunting, and camping.
Redding Chamber of Commerce: http://www.reddingchamber.com/
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Retirement in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The City of Tuscaloosa is located in West Alabama on the Black Warrior River, 57 miles southwest of Birmingham. Tuscaloosa is the county seat of 1,340 square mile Tuscaloosa County, which also includes the municipalities of Northport and Brookwood.
Population; 83,052 (2006)
Tuscaloosa is the home of the University of Alabama
Health Care: DCH Health system has several medical centers in the area, and there is also a Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Transportation: The Tuscaloosa Transit Authority system is the public transit system, with trollys on 4 fixed routes in the city. There is also bus service as well as a municiple airport.
Climate: The average temperature is 67.4 degrees, and the precipitation for 2006 was 50.91 inches. The city is 225 feet above sea level.
Taxes: The sales tax is 9%. Property taxes in Alabama are the lowest in the US.
Population; 83,052 (2006)
Tuscaloosa is the home of the University of Alabama
Health Care: DCH Health system has several medical centers in the area, and there is also a Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Transportation: The Tuscaloosa Transit Authority system is the public transit system, with trollys on 4 fixed routes in the city. There is also bus service as well as a municiple airport.
Climate: The average temperature is 67.4 degrees, and the precipitation for 2006 was 50.91 inches. The city is 225 feet above sea level.
Taxes: The sales tax is 9%. Property taxes in Alabama are the lowest in the US.
Retire to Anniston, Alabama
The City of Anniston, Alabama is situated in a tree lined valley of the Appalachian foothills, Anniston is the commercial and industrial center of Calhoun County. With a mild climate and four distinct seasons, Anniston has plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities, including bicycling, fishing, camping and golfing.
Population: 23,741 (2005)
Climate: Four distinct seasons
Municiple Sales Tax: 4%
Transportation: Anniston Municiple Airport, Amtrak (train) and Greyhound (bus)
Population: 23,741 (2005)
Climate: Four distinct seasons
Municiple Sales Tax: 4%
Transportation: Anniston Municiple Airport, Amtrak (train) and Greyhound (bus)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Santa Rosa California Retirement
Thinking of retiring in Santa Rosa, California?
Santa Rosa, like Eureka and Crescent City, is located on California's Northern Coast, but south of those cities. A comfortable climate and high standard of living make many California cities high on the list of retirement destinations, although Santa Rose is less familiar to many than cities like San Diego California.
Retirement Communities: Friends house and Vineyard Commons offer quality independent living. More retirement communities can be found here.
Santa Rosa Population: 156,000 (2005)
CNN Demographic Profile for Santa Rosa
Climate: Hot summers and mild, cool winters make Santa Rosa's climate comfortable for most people. The dry heat of California is very different from points north and east, so it's a good idea to spend some time in a community before moving there.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: High. See this Zillow link for more Santa Rosa Housing Data
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states. Extensive California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University in the UC system offer many classes and courses in various disciplines.
Santa Rosa Transportation: Santa Rosa City Bus offers in city transportation while Sonoma County Transit provides bus service regionally.
Health care: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital: http://www.santarosamemorial.org
Sutter Hospital: http://www.suttersantarosa.org/
Travel and tourism: Visit the Santa Rosa Chamber website fo more about travel, hotels, and lodging in the Santa Rose area: http://www.santarosachamber.com/ or contact them for free information: Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, 637 First Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
707.545.1414
Santa Rosa, like Eureka and Crescent City, is located on California's Northern Coast, but south of those cities. A comfortable climate and high standard of living make many California cities high on the list of retirement destinations, although Santa Rose is less familiar to many than cities like San Diego California.
Retirement Communities: Friends house and Vineyard Commons offer quality independent living. More retirement communities can be found here.
Santa Rosa Population: 156,000 (2005)
CNN Demographic Profile for Santa Rosa
Climate: Hot summers and mild, cool winters make Santa Rosa's climate comfortable for most people. The dry heat of California is very different from points north and east, so it's a good idea to spend some time in a community before moving there.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: High. See this Zillow link for more Santa Rosa Housing Data
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states. Extensive California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University in the UC system offer many classes and courses in various disciplines.
Santa Rosa Transportation: Santa Rosa City Bus offers in city transportation while Sonoma County Transit provides bus service regionally.
Health care: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital: http://www.santarosamemorial.org
Sutter Hospital: http://www.suttersantarosa.org/
Travel and tourism: Visit the Santa Rosa Chamber website fo more about travel, hotels, and lodging in the Santa Rose area: http://www.santarosachamber.com/ or contact them for free information: Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, 637 First Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
707.545.1414
Eureka California Retirement
Eureka is on the northern California Coast. Like Crescent City, Eureka offers some magnificent coastal and Redwood forest scenery, hiking, and outdoor adventure wrapped in a sometimes downtrodden city landscape.
Retirement Communities: Yahoo Local lists several retirement communities in the Eureka area
Population: About 25000
Climate: Very rainy with mild to cool temperatures pretty much year-round.
Cost of Living: Moderate to high due to high Real Estate costs
Housing Costs: Eureka Housing Information from Zillow
Taxes: California generally has high taxes. California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Higher Education: College of the Redwoods is based in Eureka and serves the Northern Coastal region. Humboldt State University is located in Arcata California, about 15 miles North of Eureka. Humboldt State is part of the California University System offering up to Masters degrees in many subjects.
Transportation: Redwood Coast Transit provides dial a ride service throughout parts of the region.
Health care: St Josephs Hospital is a major regional health care facility: http://www.stjosepheureka.org
Travel and tourism: Eureka offers Redwoods and Coastal scenery that are spectacular and just a short drive from town either north or south along Highway 101. Consider a trip out to the North Jetty for wave watching and on to the Samoa Cookhouse for lumberjack style meals served family style. Timber was king in this region for many years and for many the Cookhouse brings back the feel of those times. Eureka Chamber of Commerce: http://www.eurekachamber.com
Retirement Communities: Yahoo Local lists several retirement communities in the Eureka area
Population: About 25000
Climate: Very rainy with mild to cool temperatures pretty much year-round.
Cost of Living: Moderate to high due to high Real Estate costs
Housing Costs: Eureka Housing Information from Zillow
Taxes: California generally has high taxes. California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Higher Education: College of the Redwoods is based in Eureka and serves the Northern Coastal region. Humboldt State University is located in Arcata California, about 15 miles North of Eureka. Humboldt State is part of the California University System offering up to Masters degrees in many subjects.
Transportation: Redwood Coast Transit provides dial a ride service throughout parts of the region.
Health care: St Josephs Hospital is a major regional health care facility: http://www.stjosepheureka.org
Travel and tourism: Eureka offers Redwoods and Coastal scenery that are spectacular and just a short drive from town either north or south along Highway 101. Consider a trip out to the North Jetty for wave watching and on to the Samoa Cookhouse for lumberjack style meals served family style. Timber was king in this region for many years and for many the Cookhouse brings back the feel of those times. Eureka Chamber of Commerce: http://www.eurekachamber.com
Crescent City California Retirement
Crescent City lies on the Northern California Coast, about 20 miles south of the California - Oregon Border. Home to Redwood National Park and some of the finest coastal scenery in the USA, natural beauty is abundant in this region. Unfortunately the Crescent City economy is not so beautiful with a relatively weak job market with many low paying jobs, leading to some community challenges. The stretch of California Highway 101 passing through Crescent City gives a bad impression of the city, but also reflects the fact that this area is a far cry from the more luxurious standards of California Retirement areas like San Diego and San Francisco.
Retirement Communities: Couldn't find any! If you know of one please let us know.
Population: About 5000
Climate: Very rainy with mild to cool temperatures pretty much year-round.
Cost of Living: Moderate
Housing Costs: Moderate
Taxes: California generally has high taxes. Details: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Higher Education: College of the Redwoods
Transportation: Redwood Coast Transit provides dial a ride service throughout parts of the region.
Health care: Sutter Coast Hospital . Sutter Coast Hospital is a 59 bed acute care, community-based, not-for-profit hospital offers many forms of care at the Crescent City
Travel and tourism: Check out the Del Norte Chamber website for information about travel and tourism in this amazing region. The Redwoods and Coastal scenery are magnificent.
Retirement Communities: Couldn't find any! If you know of one please let us know.
Population: About 5000
Climate: Very rainy with mild to cool temperatures pretty much year-round.
Cost of Living: Moderate
Housing Costs: Moderate
Taxes: California generally has high taxes. Details: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Higher Education: College of the Redwoods
Transportation: Redwood Coast Transit provides dial a ride service throughout parts of the region.
Health care: Sutter Coast Hospital . Sutter Coast Hospital is a 59 bed acute care, community-based, not-for-profit hospital offers many forms of care at the Crescent City
Travel and tourism: Check out the Del Norte Chamber website for information about travel and tourism in this amazing region. The Redwoods and Coastal scenery are magnificent.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Retirement in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountians. It is because of this combination of mountains and rivers that Birmingham has such a wonderful climate. It is said that it is a favorite for retirees who golf, because you can be on the links year-round! In retirement, one must consider carefully thier finances, and Birmingham is amongst the most affordable cities in the Southeast for housing and cost of living. It was also in the top 11 on "America's Most Livable Communities. When we retire, we also must think of accessing good health care, and this city boasts world class health care facilities, including the Birmingham VA Medical Center. Retirement also is the time for fun and pleasure and Birmingham offers an abundance of entertainment, sports events and recreation.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
RetireUSA Web Coming soon
We are now in the process of creating the new national database for RetireUSA.net, a big expansion from our Oregon retirement website.
RetireUSA.net will feature information about retirement communities in all 50 US States so you can browse retirement options all over the country. Whether you are looking to retire or helping to find a great place for others we'd like to be your source for Retirement information.
Here at the blog we'll continue to feature articles and links to help you with retirement planning. Retirement offers wonderful opportunities but also some complex financial and lifestyle decisions. Here, we'll try to make that process easier.
RetireUSA.net will feature information about retirement communities in all 50 US States so you can browse retirement options all over the country. Whether you are looking to retire or helping to find a great place for others we'd like to be your source for Retirement information.
Here at the blog we'll continue to feature articles and links to help you with retirement planning. Retirement offers wonderful opportunities but also some complex financial and lifestyle decisions. Here, we'll try to make that process easier.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Roseburg Oregon Retirement
Our Oregon Retirement website has detailed information from all over Oregon. For example if you are interested in Roseburg Oregon Retirement communities we list several with links and information about each of them. As we expand the site you'll find more details about all the major retirement areas in the USA.
Roseburg is a cozy and comfortable city in Southern Oregon with a mild climate, rich history, and some amazing outdoor adventures within a short drive. There's easy access to the spectacular Oregon Coast about 90 minutes to the west as well as the incomparable Umpqua River Valley to the east. The Rogue Umpqua National Scenic Byways heads up through beautiful waterfalls, past Diamond Lake near Crater Lake National Park, and down along the Rogue River into the Medford Oregon area.
More about Roseburg
Roseburg is a cozy and comfortable city in Southern Oregon with a mild climate, rich history, and some amazing outdoor adventures within a short drive. There's easy access to the spectacular Oregon Coast about 90 minutes to the west as well as the incomparable Umpqua River Valley to the east. The Rogue Umpqua National Scenic Byways heads up through beautiful waterfalls, past Diamond Lake near Crater Lake National Park, and down along the Rogue River into the Medford Oregon area.
More about Roseburg
Retirement - Common Financial Mistakes
Check out this reprint of a USA Today Article that discussed several common mistakes with retirement finances.
The financial advice regarding retirement issues in finance notes how important it is to *diversify* your portfolio, how you should generally take full advantage of tax free and company subsidized opportunities, and other great tips.
The financial advice regarding retirement issues in finance notes how important it is to *diversify* your portfolio, how you should generally take full advantage of tax free and company subsidized opportunities, and other great tips.
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