It's a question most people grapple with eventually: When should I retire? The wondering and calculations and drawing up lists of pros and cons often start in the mid-50s, but sometimes not until the early 60s; by then, though, it's on pretty much everybody's mind.

There's a powerful allure …

Clermont, FL is a fast-growing city in Central Florida's beautiful Lake County. It's one of the hillier places in Florida—which may not be saying much for such an overwhelmingly level state—but the rolling slopes are undeniably picturesque and charming. 

It'd be hard to find a location that …

If you've been wondering whether it's a good time to sell your home in a 55+ community, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” About five years ago, the ample Baby Boomer generation began retiring, driving up demand for active-adult housing and communities. But they've just gotten started; over the next …

Some Central Florida 55+ communities have gorgeous clubhouses that serve as the center of social life for their residents. Other larger age-restricted developments offer their own complete town center, with a selection of restaurants, shops, and services for convenience. 

And then there's The Villages. 

The …

There are some basic rules of thumb that guide people in retirement planning. For example, on average, about one-third of expenses in retirement are for housing; about 40 percent are for food, healthcare, and transportation; and the rest goes to insurance costs, clothing, and discretionary spending. However, retirement planning is …

Central Florida is one of the hottest retirement and vacation home markets in the country. There are plenty of good reasons for it, like its diversity of landscapes, natural features, man-made attractions, untouched wilderness, quaint and quirky small towns, thriving cities, and cultures, plus pretty amazing weather year-round and lots …

Some of us still remember when there was no such thing as “online dating.” Or even “online.” Then, as it became a real thing, there were strong stigmas attached to meeting strangers and pursuing romance with them on the weird but wonderful World Wide Web. 

But nowadays, online …

While much of the country dreads going outside and spends 20 minutes bundling up against the frigid temperatures and icy wind, while they salt their stoops and sidewalks and have to dig their cars out of the snow, we here in Central Florida have much more agreeable weather through the …

For those of you looking for dog friendly 55+ communities to retire or buy a second home in, Central Florida has a lot to offer. Most age-restricted active-adult communities in the region welcome dogs and maintain dog parks. The area in general also has a high number of pet-friendly parks …

Central Florida is well stocked with 55+ communities of all shapes and sizes and personalities. And then there's The Villages. It's not just the biggest active-adult community in the state of Florida... it's the largest one in the world. Situated across 20,000 acres and three counties, with its own town …