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‘Best and Worst States for Retiring Americans’—Are They Really, Though? – RedState

It seems like we see a new one of these “best and worst places for Americans to retire” analyses every month. They are all different, and all of their conclusions reveal, very plainly, the presumptions and attitudes of the organizations that complete such studies.

So when a new piece emerged Saturday on the best and worst states for Americans to retire, I took a look at it. And the conclusions are… mixed.

Bankrate, headquartered in New York City, evaluated all 50 states on data points to help determine where people might spend their golden years.

Some of the factors include living costs, health care costs, crime and overall well-being.

“The reality is that most Americans feel behind on saving for retirement, which means affordability is critical,” Alex Gailey, Bankrate analyst, told FOX Business in an emailed statement.

“A move to a more affordable location could be an effective way…

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