Recently, the media has discovered “fullbacks” — those who moved south and now are returning to their former homes in colder climes. Sometimes known as “boomerang seniors,” their reasons are many and varied but often boil down to homesickness. Caught up in the excitement of retirement to the Sunbelt, they often underestimate the impact that moving away from friends and family will have, and in a few months or years, they find themselves reversing direction.


Still others just enjoy seeing the seasons change and don’t mind the cold so much. “We did a study for Bankers Life of the best cities for seniors,” says Sperling, “and came up with places like Minneapolis, which is a very warm and welcoming town, although certainly not warm in terms of climate. But it’s really great for elder care and has lots of resources for seniors.” Forbes’ 2013 list of the best places to retire names the usual suspects — Florida, Arizona, and Texas — but also recommends places like Fargo, N.D.; Billings, Mont.; and even Bangor, Maine.


The deal with wheels
For those who can’t decide, or simply love to travel, life on the road can make for a fulfilling retirement. Judging by the number of recreational vehicles (RVs) on the road nowadays, the mobile lifestyle is a growing trend. But once you decide on the RV lifestyle, myriad questions arise, such as which vehicle to buy, how it should be maintained, and how driving one differs from piloting your family sedan.


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